As employment prospects for millions worsen, consumer prices still continue to rise broadly, and feelings about the economy slide — credit card companies are zoning in on a group of consumers that, by ...

Like other types of businesses, hotels cannot charge your credit card without your authorization. Hotels and motels do put a temporary hold on your credit card when you check in that can be used for ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Picture this: You take your car to a shop for routine work, only to discover they’ve added repairs you didn’t agree to – and then refuse to fix the damage they caused or issue a full refund.

You grab a quick snack at the corner store or pay a bill online, only to see an extra charge tacked on for using your card. The answer depends on whether you’re paying with a debit card or a credit ...