Give your card some credit
Short-term loans are seducing us away from plastic, but credit cards are invaluable.

Know your rights when a collector calls on an old debt
What would you do if you received a court summons indicating that you were being sued for thousands of dollars in debt on a credit card you had no recollection ever applying for or using?

Credit card rates rise for rewards cards
January 31, 2012

7 Costly Credit Card Mistakes
Those who don’t use plastic responsibly end up with a mountain of debt.

Cosigning For Your Child's Credit Card Can Cost You
In the early 1990s, I cosigned for a credit card for my son, who was then a college student. The credit card had a limit of $500. Recently, my credit report showed a substantial balance on the

What happens when you're sued for a credit card debt
If a court summons over an unpaid debt arrives, the worst thing you can do is ignore it because if you don't show up, they'll win by default

Credit Cards For Kids
Giving your child a credit card can be an important lesson in money management.

4 Common Credit Card Misconceptions
Many Americans think these credit card "rules" are true. Read on to find out the facts.

Credit card, foreclosure clinics offered this month in Chico
CHICO -- Free legal assistance is available Wednesday and again Feb. 29 to people with credit card debt during clinics put on by Legal Services of Northern California.

Dad Racks up Card Charges in Son's Name
Dad opens a credit card in his son's name without his knowledge and consent a few months back and racked up over $5,000 in charges--who pays?