At the center of this crisis is the Social Security number, still the primary credential used to apply for credit.

A terrifying new scam is sweeping across the US, catching people off guard by using QR codes to drain their bank accounts.

Try these lesser-known tips, tricks and workarounds to maximize your credit card rewards.

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Facing hefty tariffs on parts shipped from China, one small business owner took the hit by redeeming over 1.8 million reward points on his American Express card.

The lawsuit accused the Trump administration of violating procedural and privacy laws by transferring residents' Medicaid to ICE for "population surveillance." ...

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What's the best consumer option for paying down credit card debt? The answer is steeped in irony and may surprise you.

Brex reports ghost cards, digital payment solutions that enhance expense management, improve security, and simplify tracking for businesses.

Barclays to Ban Credit-Card Crypto Purchases Starting Friday Barclays said it will block cryptocurrency transactions on Barclaycard as of June 27 because of "certain risks" when purchasing crypto.

FICO announced Monday that it will begin incorporating buy-now-pay-later data into new scoring models, marking the first time the company has factored the popular loans into credit scores.

FICO, the company whose credit scores are used by 90 percent of U.S. lenders, said it would start including a person’s “buy now, pay later” payment history in its all-important credit score.