Knowing how to identify a gas pump skimmer is the first step in protecting yourself from this common scam ...

The indictment cites a 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan #57 card as an example: a version graded as an 8 can be worth between $6,000 ...

If you’re an old-schooler, you might still go to the local bar and pay for a beer with cash. You could even try and pay with ...

Scammers can install credit card skimmers in as little as three seconds, stealing your financial data almost as quickly as ...

Credit card processing fees range 1.7-2.05% in-person and 2.25-3.25% online. PCI non-compliance costs $10-100/month; security breach audits average $36,000. A credit card imprinter is a physical ...

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages. A message on the Mesa website states that as of December 12, “all Mesa ...

Total U.S. credit card debt rose to $1.23 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $24 billion from the previous quarter and up about 50 percent over the past five years, according to the ...

Credit cards feel pretty straightforward when you're using one. But credit card companies have built one of the most efficient money-making systems in consumer finance, and it works quietly in the ...

Credit card customers may experience a new level of complexity with transaction fees and even outright rejection. The Visa-Mastercard settlement announced this week, if approved by the court, could ...

Amid economic uncertainty, “buy now, pay later” has exploded among consumers. Affirm and Afterpay speak to WSJ about the industry’s growth, risks and new opportunities. Photo Illustration: Warren ...

How to decide if the points, perks, and cash back outweigh the costs LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been quoted widely in ...

Stephen J. Bronner is a freelance journalist and public relations consultant. Over his more than a decade in the field, he has written articles and guides on retirement, personal finance, mortgages, ...