Credit & Debit

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Visa on Tuesday, alleging the financial services giant used its clout to maintain a monopoly over the U.S. debit card market.

American households are struggling to afford back-to-school items such as backpacks, clothing and books. It's why millions of parents are carrying debt to make sure kids have what they need.

Students are preparing for the back-to-school season by stocking up on school supplies. Experts warn vulnerable families of potential scams this time of year.

New data from a credit counseling agency shows demand for financial counseling surged in the first half of 2024, signalling an increase in financial stress for consumers.

Explore the reasons why 82% of US adults use credit cards and how they navigate the potential rewards and risks to their financial health.

A judge who rejected a proposed $30 billion settlement between card issuers Visa and Mastercard and merchants said the issuers could likely handle a "substantially greater" settlement.

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a proposed $30 billion settlement between card issuers Visa and Mastercard and merchants over swipe fees assessed on customers' transactions.

Gen Zers may be willing to spend on travel to live events, but most consumers remain frugal when planning their summer trips.

AI and online-only perks aren't what some bank customers wants, but satisfaction with brick-and-mortar banks is declining.

The Biden administration will propose a new rule to ban credit score companies from considering medical debt when they compile Americans' credit reports.

Roughly 78% have a financial regret, with  21% saying they most lamented "charging up too much credit card debt," according to the Debt.com survey.

Visa says it has "reinvented" the card, and Americans will soon be able to make payments from multiple credit and debit account options using a single card.

A new survey of small business owners by Capital One found offered insights into how they deal with adversity and stay resilient despite the stresses that come with running a business.

New York Federal Reserve data published Tuesday shows credit card delinquencies jumped during the first quarter in a sign of worsening financial stress.

New college graduates entering the workforce face financial decisions from managing student loan debt, building credit, saving for retirement, building emergency funds and more.

Even people with favorable credit scores and those who practice sound money habits can sometimes make foolish choices when it comes to their credit scores.

Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.

Finance coach Jeannie Dougherty warns the decline in the average credit score of Americans is evidence of these "uncertain economic times," and explains what is happening.

Credit scores have fallen for the first time in a decade as consumers struggle to make payments on time and save money, according to a recent report from FICO.

Swipe fees are growing more costly for retailers and consumers, but the Fed is attempting to lower them.