Browsers make it easy to save payment info, but that convenience opens the door to malware, breaches, and data theft. We tell you what to do instead.

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages. A message on the Mesa website states that as of December 12, “all Mesa ...

Total U.S. credit card debt rose to $1.23 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $24 billion from the previous quarter and up about 50 percent over the past five years, according to the ...

See how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its benchmark ...

Getting behind on credit card payments can negatively affect a person’s credit score, and that can matter even more with a busy holiday shopping season upon us. People stand with shopping bags on ...

Credit cards feel pretty straightforward when you're using one. But credit card companies have built one of the most efficient money-making systems in consumer finance, and it works quietly in the ...

Credit card customers may experience a new level of complexity with transaction fees and even outright rejection. The Visa-Mastercard settlement announced this week, if approved by the court, could ...

Your favorite latte at the local coffee shop could soon cost $5, $5.10 or $5.25—depending on how you pay. A settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants announced this week could usher in a ...

Amid economic uncertainty, “buy now, pay later” has exploded among consumers. Affirm and Afterpay speak to WSJ about the industry’s growth, risks and new opportunities. Photo Illustration: Warren ...

Stephen J. Bronner is a freelance journalist and public relations consultant. Over his more than a decade in the field, he has written articles and guides on retirement, personal finance, mortgages, ...

After weeks of hints and leaks, T-Mobile’s new Visa credit card is now live for some users. It offers 2% cashback on all purchases and 5% on T-Mobile products, with rewards usable toward bills or ...

The best Citi credit cards, like all cards, aren’t defined by flashy welcome offers or eye-catching perks; they’re defined by how well they fit into your everyday life. After years of reviewing cards, ...