When you have a credit card you don’t use, canceling it might seem like an obvious move. That’s especially true if the card carries an annual fee or you’re prone to overspending. But if you aren’t ...

Closing your oldest credit card can trigger a drop in your credit score for reasons most people never see coming.

When you close a credit card, it’s typically a use-it-or-lose-it situation for rewards — and you may miss out on huge value if you don’t take action. “Too many cardholders forget or don’t realize that ...

A pending transaction is a charge that shows up on your credit card statement but hasn’t been reduced from your balance yet. Merchants may also place a pending transaction — or hold — on your account ...

Americans are having a harder time paying their credit card bills. Recent data from the Fed shows that credit card delinquency rates have reached the highest level since 2012. When people can't pay ...

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Recurring charges to your credit card can add up quickly, even if they’re small amounts. Sometimes known as gray charges, these show up on your statement monthly, biannually or annually, often as a ...

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