Stacks of old credit card statements piling up in your filing cabinet or scattered across your desk might seem harmless.

Most people should keep hard copies of credit card statements for at least 60 days. Business owners and charitable donors should keep credit card statements for at least six years in case of tax ...

Whether you’re asking yourself “what is this charge on my credit card?” or analyzing your spending and rewards earning, credit card statements feature a wealth of information beyond the track record ...

The statement balance tells you how much you owe after a single billing cycle. For a more up-to-date account of your credit card debt, check the current balance. Many or all of the products on this ...

If you’re new to the world of credit, or if you’ve never looked closely at your credit card statement before, it can be a lot to take in. We’ll break down the different sections you can expect to find ...

Checking your credit card statement every month is an important financial task. The statement holds key information about your card’s balance, interest rate and payment due date. Plus, by monitoring ...

Unless you need them for tax time or a dispute with your issuer, you can typically shred paper statements after 60 days. And if you've gone digital, it may be a moot point. Many or all of the products ...

If you’ve ever checked your credit card statement balance and noticed that it’s different from your current balance, you can relax. You’re not losing your sanity. The reason for the discrepancy is ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...