From sophisticated skimming operations to "accidental" overcharges, your plastic can be compromised in ways you might not expect. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Charging $10,000+ on a credit card? Here's what actually happens -- from credit score dips to big rewards wins -- and how to handle it smartly.

You’ll pay a fee to put taxes on a card, but the rewards you could earn with these cards might make it worth it.

When you travel abroad, every card payment usually carries a currency conversion charge. A zero-forex-markup credit card removes this added fee, letting you pay ...

You don’t have to close a credit card account to avoid paying an annual fee. Downgrading your card to one that doesn’t charge is better. Here’s how to do it.

Purchase protection is one of the best reasons to use a credit card over cash or debit. Pay with plastic and you've got a real safety net -- if a charge looks wrong, you can dispute it, and your card ...

Businesses may ask you to pay credit card surcharges, also known as checkout fees, when you pay with a credit card. These fees make credit card purchases more costly, even if it’s just a small ...

It is pretty easy.

Plastics are the future, someone once said, and in the case of Washington State Ferries, they’re about to come with a fee. Beginning March 1, a 3% fee will be charged on credit and debit cards used to ...

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