CHICAGO (WLS) -- More Americans say they're considering applying for a store credit card. According to financial experts at LendingTree, 35% of Americans are likely to apply for one of those cards ...

Discover the hidden dangers of store credit cards and learn strategies to avoid high interest and debt while building your ...

You know the pitch. You're at the checkout counter, and the cashier says, "Want to save 20% today by opening a store card?" I've fallen for it in the past at Macy's. And regretted it later when the ...

It’s important to pay your card in full each month. It’s also a good practice to spend only what you can afford to pay off in one billing cycle, even if your line of credit is higher. When Mykail ...

Many credit cards offered by major retailers continue to charge exorbitant annual percentage rates, despite moves by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in the economy. In a report released ...

Paying off credit card debt is hard enough without unforced errors that quietly add years and thousands of dollars to the ...

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You have more home improvement credit card options than you might realize. Lowe's and The Home Depot are the most popular because of their nationwide presence and comprehensive offerings of both ...

A credit card’s interest rate is called its APR, or annual percentage rate. Different rates may be applied to various types of transactions — which could include purchases, balance transfers and cash ...

After a 15-minute wait, you finally reach the cash register at the department store with your haul of holiday gifts. You drop the armload of presents onto the counter in relief, and then you hear ...

Shoppers can find almost anything at Menards, from power tools to jewelry, but the Menards credit card is decidedly less impressive. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who ...