-
Biden administration proposes capping credit card late fees at $8 under new rule
President Biden is forming a new strike force to crack down on illegal and unfair pricing on things like groceries, prescription drugs, health care, housing and financial services
-
Once you hit this credit score, banks will ‘fall all over themselves' to work with you, says money expert—it's not a perfect 850
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, co-founder of “The Money Coach,” shares her tips on how to achieve and maintain an exceptional credit score.
-
Couple racked up over $20,000 in credit card debt, but ‘I feel like I'm rich,' husband says
You don’t have to make a certain salary to feel rich. But falling into certain money habits can get in the way of building real wealth.
-
Many Americans say their household expenses are outpacing earnings this year, AP-NORC poll shows
About two in three Americans say their household expenses have risen over the last year, but only about one in four say their income has increased in the same period.
-
How are credit card minimum payments calculated?
Paying the minimum amount due can help you avoid penalties and keep your account in good standing.
-
What are travel credit cards?
Travel credit cards can help you in many ways, but can they actually help you travel?
-
Are Lower-Income Americans Paying for Wealthy Consumers' Credit Card Rewards? Some Economists Say They Are
Who pays for your credit card rewards? Some economists say there’s an annual redistribution of more than $15 billion from lower-income to wealthier Americans.
-
Ways to Boost Your Credit Score That Don't Involve Credit Cards
The easiest way to boost your credit score is to have a history of credit usage and on-time payments, whether that be from a credit card or an auto. Credit card payments aren’t the only way to increase that three-digit number though. Let’s look at some other options.
-
Credit Card Late Payment Fees Could be Slashed to $8
With higher prices stretching budgets, some people are relying more on credit cards than they have in the past. That means more people potentially late to make their payments, but a new rule hopes to change how much that can hurt.