When it comes to car rentals, it's key to be aware of your credit card's inclusions and rental car policy's fine print so you know exactly what is and isn't covered in case you ever have to deal ...

Ashley Fricker has more than a decade of experience as a finance contributor and editor, and has specialized in the credit card industry since 2015. Her credit card commentary is featured on national ...

If you have a balance on your credit card, you might have the option to pay it off in full or carry it from month to month. Most of the time, paying off your credit card in full is the best approach.

Emily Thompson specializes in beginner content as a credit cards editor. She taps into her prior experience as a high school English teacher to help others demystify credit scores and unlock ...

Colorado would become the second state in the country to prohibit credit card companies from charging “swipe fees” on taxes or tips under new legislation that passed the state House on Wednesday.

From groceries for iftar gatherings to new clothes and gifts, expenses often surge. While credit cards offer convenience and rewards, unplanned usage can lead to financial strain. Here's a guide ...

Debit cards draw funds from your checking account, but credit cards pull from your line of credit. Since you're technically in debt to the financial institution that issued your credit card ...

Accepting a basic credit card costs perhaps 1.5 percent, and a fancy rewards card as much as 4 percent. In 2023, these swipe fees amounted to more than $224 billion, driving up retail prices by $ ...

Most business credit cards require a personal credit check and a FICO score of at least 690 to qualify. Corporate cards and secured business cards are the exception. These cards typically don't do ...

At more than $187 billion, credit and debit card interchange fees reached another new record last year, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. MPC said swipe fees are driving up consumer ...

Total fees increased by more than $15B from previous year In total, swipe fees on all credit cards totaled $148.5 billion in 2024, up from $136 billion the prior year. Debit card swipe fees reached ...

Ryan is a former TPG credit cards writer who has been around points and miles for several years and has published content at Miles to Memories, AwardWallet and The Points Guy. His wife joins him on ...