GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gift cards, or pre-paid credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX gift are common. Chances are you’ve given one to someone or you have one yourself. The common issue is not ...

Keeping your credit card balance in check can help you avoid credit card debt and maintain a healthy credit score. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...

The statement balance tells you how much you owe after a single billing cycle. For a more up-to-date account of your credit card debt, check the current balance. Many or all of the products on this ...

Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty programs, budgeting, and all things personal finance. In addition to writing for publications like Bankrate, CreditCards ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

Toni is a points and miles enthusiast who has been leveraging loyalty programs to travel around the world (for nearly free) with her husband and their four young children. She’s passionate about ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Whether you’re new to the world of credit cards or an established pro, it’s essential to understand the terms that appear on your credit card statement. Two terms that may cause confusion, even if you ...