Credit card comparison sites reflect referral fees, may be biased

The Internet makes it quick and easy to compare credit card offers. Dozens of sites now offer this free service. They make money if you...

American Express top-rated in poll of credit card users

American Express Co was the top-rated U.S. credit card issuer for the sixth straight year, according to J.D. Power and Associates'...

College debit cards: Hidden costs of convenience

As the skyrocketing cost of a college education makes headlines across the country, a new controversy is brewing over college debit cards...

Visa, MasterCard in $7.3 billion settlement over credit card fees

Updated at 8:13 p.m. ET: Visa, MasterCard and the nation's biggest banks have agreed to pay $7.3 billion to millions of merchants to end...

Customers still confused about overdraft protection

If you make a purchase with your debit card and overdraw your checking account, will you get hit with a fee? What if you overdraft...

What you need to know about cash-back credit cards

Do you have a cash-back credit card? They’re very popular these days. If you earn less than 1 percent on your purchases or pay an annual...