Lifestyle and Budget

GE Capital's CareCredit card pays dozens of professional societies to help market its high-rate health care credit card, raising questions that could cloud the doctor-patient relationship.

An issuer may conduct a hard pull on your credit record if you apply for a new card, even if you already have a card with that bank. But it's probably worth it if the card is a better fit

Many entrepreneurs used their business credit cards to help get them through the recent tough times. Is it now time to switch to alternative borrowing?

For foreign nationals setting up shop in the U.S., it's not easy to get a business credit card. Most applications require a Social Security number, but there are a few exceptions

Granting authorized user status to a partner who later goes bankrupt won't risk your credit, but watch out for any joint accounts.

Cardholder agreements give issuers free rein to change reward programs. But if you think there's been an error, there are a few things you can do.

Everyone makes poor financial decisions from time to time, but some people bring "poor decision" to a whole new level when it comes to their credit cards.

Don't be a victim of mounting credit card debt. Take charge of your finances.

Dozens of credit cards' terms include a 'security interest' clause that leaves the door open to the repo man.

To get a mortgage these days, home buyers are typically required to have three credit scores. But what do you do if you don't have three credit scores?

Data breaches lead to a renewed push toward chip-enabled cards, but experts warn they are not the ultimate cure.

There are many ways to hurt your credit. Among them could potentially be your employment situation.

If you've got great credit, 0% promotional deals are there for the taking. But does having too many paid-off cards a good or bad thing?

Paying more than the minimum is a good idea, but how do companies apply the payments?

Most of us say "meh" to the idea of paying by smartphone, though young people, particularly men, show more interest in mobile payments

Relocation is stressful enough without having it damage your credit. With a bit of planning, you can maintain your sanity -- and your credit score

What you should know before applying for a credit card with zero-percent interest.

Should you put the bill on your favorite rewards credit card? Here are some things to consider before pulling out your card.

Kicking off the new year by cleaning house? Make sure you don't toss important financial documents that you may need in the future.

Scoring a free rental card with credit card rewards is not as straightforward as earning a free flight. But with a little know-how, you can do it.