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Money and media powerhouse Jean Chatzky shares why so many people have trouble managing credit — and how to become a master of plastic

As a contractor matches a saw to the cut, match your home improvement financing choice to the job at hand

Think of it as your card’s Da Vinci Code: A little known, low-tech mathematical sleight-of-hand is used to see whether numbers on credit and debit cards are real or fake

Legislation could limit the costs retailers incur when letting customers pay by credit or debit card. But whether consumers will see the benefits is unclear

So you found some suspicious-looking charges to your credit card or bank account. No big deal. You’re covered by the bank’s zero-liability policy, right? Not always, so know the rules

What you buy and where you buy it can sometimes be held against you by your credit card issuer, a Federal Reserve report to Congress Friday reveals

While not the primary purpose of plastic, your credit cards can be an invaluable lifeline in extreme situations. Here’s how five cardholders used their cards to survive some serious jams

Losing a credit card while traveling can be a disaster. The good news is that if you prepare in advance and take a few precautions while you’re on the road, the damage will likely be minimal.

In today’s digital society, everyone from your bank to your office to your parents in their new ZIP code, want you to memorize numbers and codes. Here’s how

A federal report chronicles how limited English proficiency also limits people’s ability to get by in the complex financial world