It's not every day that you get a blank check in the mail, but when you do, think twice before filling it out. Credit card companies often send out these "convenience checks" ­ tied to your credit ...

Dear Action Line: We keep getting these checks three or four at a time - they look like personal checks but aren't - in the mail from our credit card company. Are these safe to use or should we just ...

Blank "convenience checks" sent by credit card companies to their customers provide an easy opportunity to acquire cash needed to pay bills or for other important purposes. However, the Federal ...

Balance transfer checks are a way to transfer credit card balances from one issuer to another with a lower interest rate.

Your first credit card bill is more than a payment request. It is a blueprint for how credit works, what mistakes cost money, ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...

Credit cards offer rewards and protection, but using them exclusively has downsides. Here's what to know before going all-in on credit.