When you miss credit card payments, the consequences unfold in a predictable sequence that gets progressively more serious.

Credit card debt is becoming an increasingly heavy burden for American households, with the average cardholder now owing ...

You can try to cancel a credit card transaction within 24 hours by calling the merchant directly to reverse the charge, ...

Freedom Debt Relief reports credit card limits aren’t keeping pace with debt, stressing residents in Kentucky, Alabama, and ...

After making the minimum—or any size—payment on your credit card, you’ll have access to that much more of your available credit. So if you make a $100 minimum payment, you’ll gain $100 ...

The exact time your credit card payment will post to your account depends on your payment method and your issuer’s payment rules, as well as the rules outlined by the Truth in Lending Act.

A credit card payment can't be considered late if it was received by 5 p.m. on the day that it was due, according to the CARD Act. Some card issuers may set a later due date if you pay your bill ...