Top 10 ways college
students ruin their credit

Gas? Food? Put it on my credit card
Dan Ray | 05/08/2008

More necessities are being charged. But is it due to desperation or convenience? ... (more)

Fed: End credit card rate increase surprises
Advance notice and a free credit report would be required before risk-based interest rate hikes ... (more)

Gas credit cards
shift with the times
The drive for rewards pushes proprietary cards in the ditch ... (more)

Credit card companies
court small business
With increased competition, small business owners have plenty of suitors offering better deals ... (more)

Know your rights when
using a credit card to travel
Five steps you can take when buying airplane or cruise tickets to minimize travel risk ... (more)

Fed OKs wide-ranging credit card changes
Consumer advocates hail Friday's sweeping reform proposal; issuers predict they would raise rates, restrict credit ... (more)

What's your
card personality?
Knowing how you view money, spending and credit makes a difference ... (more)

Playing the 'My credit
limit is bigger' game
Playing high credit limit stakes may offer a safety net, but can hurt credit scores ... (more)

Will Fed rate cut impact your credit card APR?
If recent history holds, cardholders may not see rates fall ... (more)

Have you had trouble with credit cards in the past? Don't shun them, just start small if you've had trouble with temptation before ... See 'Credit card self-control'

See related story:
Credit card etiquette: How to ask for a rate cut, and win!

More airlines are bumping up customers' frequent flier miles with sign-up bonuses. See story.

Graph shows the percent of Americans who have bought or made travel reservations online.

Source: Pew Internet & American Life Project, February 2008

• The true cost of paying the minimum
• What will it take to pay off my current balance?
• Which is better: cash back or low interest card?
• Which is better: airlines or low interest card?
• How much could I save by transferring my balances?