It's possible your $1,400 stimulus check could show up in your mailbox in the form of a prepaid debit card, or EIP card. And yes, it's legitimate. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in ...

A credit card block typically can mean one of two things. In the first instance, a freeze on your card – usually temporary – prevents you from using it. Or a portion of your credit limit is put on ...

On a Thursday back in February I was relaxing and watching TV when my evening was interrupted by the ping of a text message from my bank. "You will shortly receive an SMS to confirm recent activity on ...

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of ...

Paying only the minimum keeps your card current, but it can trap you in debt for years and cost thousands in interest.

Timing is everything, especially when paying your credit card bill. If you want to avoid penalties, plan to pay your credit card bill by the due date. But an early credit card payment might make sense ...

If a credit card payment is returned, it is most likely due to insufficient funds or incorrect bank account information. A returned payment can result in fees from both the card issuer and the ...

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 ...

The exact time your credit card payment will post to your account depends on your payment method and your issuer’s payment rules, as well as the rules outlined by the Truth in Lending Act. If you pay ...

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 ...

Most people pay their credit card bill once a month. I do it every week. The main reason is because it keeps me in control. My wife and I put about $3,500 a month on our credit cards, so as the month ...