If you're doing any of your holiday shopping in person this year, you may be asked if you'd like to sign up for a store credit card at checkout. It's a tempting offer. You can generally apply right ...

You know the pitch. You're at the checkout counter, and the cashier says, "Want to save 20% today by opening a store card?" I've fallen for it in the past at Macy's. And regretted it later when the ...

Credit cards offer convenience, security, rewards and the opportunity to build a healthy credit history. But exercise caution: When not used responsibly, debt can spiral out of control. Learning how t ...

Fifth Third reports five smart strategies for effective credit card use: track spending, set payments, protect against fraud, ...