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Our top picks offer cash back or points you can use to buy groceries and other everyday items -- or add to your rainy-day fund.

If you're focused on finding a card with a minimal interest rate rather than one with stellar rewards, here are top contenders.

The $2 trillion stimulus package agreed upon by lawmakers and the White House will, among other things, provide a direct payment of $1,200 to millions…

Low rates reduce the cost of mortgages and other loans.

Want to improve your credit score?

We've picked the cards that will give you the biggest payback for the way you spend.

Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.

Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…

Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.

The holiday season is a good time to pick a card that will reward you with cash back on a percentage of the dollars you spend.

Rewards credit cards keep getting more and more rewarding.

Play your cards right and a first-class flight, luxe hotel suite or a pile of cash can be yours.

You have a job, maybe even a good one, but your paychecks never seem to stretch as far as you think they should and ends never quite seem to meet.

Buried under a pile of past-due bills? Follow these tips to pay off what you owe and get yourself back on firm financial footing.

Wealthy people usually aren't born that way.

Find out if your bank is likely to be open in 2019 on New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day…

Credit newbies can take advantage of both tried-and-true methods and new alternatives.

The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.

Consumer staples stocks have largely fallen off the radar in recent months.

Savvy financial moves and strategic belt-tightening can tame even the most fearsome debt loads and help put retirees' golden years back in the black.

Whether you’re contesting an error or combating fraud, use our guide to give yourself the best shot at success.

High fees can make branded cards a bad deal.

It pays to shop around to find which companies still offer the best perks.

Be proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.

Answers to consumers' most pressing questions about preventing identity theft and protecting their credit reports after the massive credit-bureau hack…