Planning ahead for your credit cards can spare your loved ones stress. Here's what really happens to your accounts after you ...

An account closure could hurt your credit score, even if it wasn't your fault. Here's what to do to fix it. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, ...

Credit card issuers are not required by law to provide advance notice before closing accounts. Accounts may be closed due to lack of usage, non-compliance with terms and conditions or changes in card ...

Closing your oldest credit card can trigger a drop in your credit score for reasons most people never see coming.

With over four decades of experience as a portfolio manager and educator, Adam B. Frankel simplifies credit card strategies and complex personal finance topics for anyone seeking to gain a better ...

Dan Rafter has written about personal finance, credit cards, mortgages, insurance, credit scores and other financial topics for more than 20 years. He has written for Rocket Mortgage, Bankrate, ...

Phishing scams that mimic real companies like American Express can slip into your inbox looking almost legitimate. The best way to stay safe is to create strong digital habits that protect your ...

Credit cards give you easy access to a line of credit that you can use to borrow money when making purchases. However, some people and merchants don’t accept credit cards. And if you don’t have enough ...

Imagine receiving a notification about suspicious charges on a credit card you haven’t even received yet. How could that happen? While it sounds surprising and unsettling, it's increasingly common due ...