Applying for your first credit card can involve a considerable learning curve. With hundreds of card options, lots of jargon and the complexity of the US credit system, there's a lot to learn at once.

Whenever we discuss the benefits of using credit cards, we typically caveat it with the most important rule: pay your credit card bill on time and in full every month. Paying on time prevents late ...

Getting a credit card can be confusing for beginners. Building a credit history is crucial for getting loans, better cards, and lower interest rates. These are the hacks that two women in finance ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

What you can do about mistakes and other issues once you spot them. May 26, 2013 — -- intro: You're reviewing your bills and do a double take. There's a charge on your credit card bill for a ...

Most people pay their credit card bill once a month. I do it every week. The main reason is because it keeps me in control. My wife and I put about $3,500 a month on our credit cards, so as the month ...