McWhorter's case is a textbook example of this common mistake.

The new card can be used at more than 150 million Visa merchants globally, and offers 4% cashback and exclusive perks.

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A lot of people try to simplify their wallet by canceling a card they never use. The oldest one is often the first to go. But that move can backfire. Your oldest credit line plays a bigger role in ...

The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point in October — the second cut of 2025. Another quarter-point cut is widely expected when the Fed meets next week, though chair Jerome Powell isn't ...

Credit cards feel pretty straightforward when you're using one. But credit card companies have built one of the most efficient money-making systems in consumer finance, and it works quietly in the ...

Credit card customers may experience a new level of complexity with transaction fees and even outright rejection. The Visa-Mastercard settlement announced this week, if approved by the court, could ...

Amid economic uncertainty, “buy now, pay later” has exploded among consumers. Affirm and Afterpay speak to WSJ about the industry’s growth, risks and new opportunities. Photo Illustration: Warren ...

How to decide if the points, perks, and cash back outweigh the costs LaToya Irby is a credit expert who has been covering credit and debt management for nearly 20 years. She's been quoted widely in ...

Stephen J. Bronner is a freelance journalist and public relations consultant. Over his more than a decade in the field, he has written articles and guides on retirement, personal finance, mortgages, ...

The best Citi credit cards, like all cards, aren’t defined by flashy welcome offers or eye-catching perks; they’re defined by how well they fit into your everyday life. After years of reviewing cards, ...