Credit cards can offer rewards and protections — if you use them the right way.

Credit cards are designed so that the companies earn money from how people spend. Every reward, fee, and bonus has a purpose, ...

Credit cards are one of the most common financial tools Americans use, but they are also one of the biggest sources of debt.

You probably spend every day on one or more among groceries, transportation, dining out, and gas. These are the best cards ...

“Cash is king” is a well-known and oft-used phrase, but Benjamin Franklin is said to have quipped, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” While we certainly love cash, Franklin’s quote ...

I booked a $1,000 Vegas trip on my cash back card -- and left serious money on the table. Here's how much more I could've ...

Bonuses, rewards and 0% APR periods can help, but so can thoughtful redemptions and periodic reviews of what your card may be ...

LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been quoted widely in national publications, and her work has been cited in several books.