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 ...

Most people should keep hard copies of credit card statements for at least 60 days. Business owners and charitable donors ...

Whether you’re new to the world of credit cards or an established pro, it’s essential to understand the terms that appear on your credit card statement. Two terms that may cause confusion, even if you ...

With so many purchases during the holiday season, it can be easy to miss a fraudulent credit card charge or two – especially if it appears to be from a charity. Keep a close eye on your credit card ...

This hidden credit card fee affects millions of Americans monthly—are you one of them? Few things are as frustrating as getting dinged with random fees. After all, you work hard for your money, and ...

A pending transaction is a charge that shows up on your credit card statement but hasn’t been reduced from your balance yet. Merchants may also place a pending transaction — or hold — on your account ...

To avoid credit card theft, it’s not enough to simply keep your credit card in a secure place — you have to monitor your credit card statements and credit reports routinely for signs of fraud. As data ...

With more than two decades in journalism, Kelly-Ann Franklin has built a knowledge base of general information about business and personal finance topics and developed an expertise in helping writers ...