Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David John Marotta is a financial advisor covering financial planning. Credit card companies encourage revolvers (people who don’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. A credit card is a financial tool that allows you to make ...

Seeing retailers offer discounts for cash payments — or assess fees when customers pay by credit card — is becoming more common than ever. In most U.S. states, adding convenience fees to credit card ...

Your debit card connects directly to your checking account, which means fraud can drain real money you may need for rent, bills and groceries. While your bank investigates, which can take days or even ...

Most of us use credit cards for everything -- groceries, bills, even those random late-night Amazon splurges. So it's fair to wonder… Can you use one to buy a lottery ticket? In a lot of states, the ...