Credit Card Statistics

Middle-class black people use their credit cards differently from their white counterparts. And many experience different problems.... Continue reading

After years of being financially stressed, most credit card holders can view the holiday spending season with confidence, and almost Zen-like tranquility.... Continue reading

Most Americans intend to spend more this holiday season than last, and credit cards look set to be an increasingly popular payment method.... Continue reading

Financial literacy is best learned young. Here's why you should be teaching this now -- along with some ideas for helping your children.... Continue reading

After years of shunning their credit cards, many consumers are returning to using them regularly. What could this mean for you and the economy?... Continue reading

The 2012 holiday season may have seen more plastic gift cards bought than ever before. But at least one survey suggests many shoppers were avoiding using their credit cards for... Continue reading

Since they first became generally available in the 1970s, credit cards have metamorphosed from rare and exotic beasts into their current, near-ubiquitous form. Are they about to change again?... Continue reading

What is it that makes you successful -- or very bad -- at looking after your money?... Continue reading

The J.D. Power 2013 Credit Card Satisfaction Study is out, and American Express came out on top. Discover took the #2 spot.... Continue reading

Credit bureaus are developing new ways to decide on people's creditworthiness. Soon you might be denied the best mortgage or auto loan rates simply because of your card payment habits... Continue reading