GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Getting your first credit card: It’s a rite of passage for many, but if not handled properly, it can leave you haunted by debt for years. Before you get your first credit ...

It’s important to understand the key terms you might encounter on bills, when using rewards or when performing certain kinds of transactions. Printed on a credit card, you’ll find the card number, the ...

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Used well, a balance transfer card can turn high-interest debt into a predictable payoff plan instead of a monthly scramble.

EVERETT — High school senior Melanie Gomez has big plans after she graduates, including applying for a credit card. Gomez, 17, cemented her decision after a local banker visited her class at Mariner ...

More than half (52%) of adults ages 50-64 have credit card debt, and many are using credit cards to pay for basic living expenses, according to a new AARP survey. The report, which examined how ...

Printed on a credit card, you'll find the card number, the cardholder’s name, when the card expires and the card's security code — all the details you need to make purchases online or in person. To ...