credit cards

A measure is advancing in Trenton that would stop merchants from adding a swipe fee when you purchase something with a credit card.

Now that merchants can tag an extra fee on top of a purchase you make with a credit card, all due to a class action settlement last July between credit card companies, banks and merchants…do you feel it’s best just to buy with cash, or pay by check...

A new study shows those in their 20's and 30's are racking up credit card debt at a higher rate than older consumers.

Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and borrowed more to attend school and buy cars.

Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third quarter, racking up more debt than a year ago, while also being less diligent about making payments on time, an analysis of consumer-credit data shows.

Bipartisan legislation to prevent credit card companies from preying on college students was approved today by the General Assembly.

This could be the worst advice you ever receive, depending on what you do with it.

American Express is paying $112 million in refunds and fines to settle regulators' accusations that it charged unlawful late fees, and deceived customers to pressure them to pay off old debts or buy extra credit card services.

Most college students graduate under a mountain of student loan debt so maybe they shouldn't they shouldn't have to deal with huge credit cards bills too. Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Celeste Riley to prevent credit card companies from preying on college students has been approved by an Assembly panel.

An increasing number of New Jersey residents with good credit scores are applying for loans - and having their applications rejected.