Consumer credit card debt hit a record high at the end of 2024, passing $1.2 trillion for the first time in history. The climbing debt figures make sense in the context of the final months of 2024.

Using a tax refund to pay down high-interest credit card debt can save you money and improve your credit. Making a plan for all of your cash windfalls, including tax refunds, can help you maximize ...

If you have a credit card, watch closely. About 6 million credit card users are going to receive money back on their cards. And it doesn't matter if you have a rewards card or not. The reward you are ...

Don’t ignore potentially fraudulent credit card transactions; instead, take advantage of the protections and refund processes available through your card issuer. Confirm that the transaction is indeed ...

A new report finds that people are spending more on their cards and paying down less. Financial experts offer tips for reducing that debt, starting with looking at your spending habits. By Ann Carrns ...

When Booking.com refunds Elaine Treacy for a canceled vacation rental, it transfers her money to someone else’s credit card. How can she get her money back? Q. I reserved a villa in Alicante, Spain, ...