Keeping a watchful eye on your credit card balance is crucial so that you don’t overspend and take on credit card debt you can’t afford to pay back. But how do you check your balance? And what’s the ...

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 ...

Understanding a credit card bill can be challenging for first-time cardholders. The document contains critical financial information that impacts credit scores and overall financial health. A clear ...

Here are the steps to paying your credit card bill, along with some tips for managing payments. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take ...

A pending transaction is a charge that shows up on your credit card statement but hasn’t been reduced from your balance yet. Merchants may also place a pending transaction — or hold — on your account ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Using a credit card without knowing how to read your credit card statement is a bit like going to the doctor and not receiving any documentation about your treatment. You might have some idea of what ...

(WPRI) — It’s the time of the year when shoppers are anticipating their credit card statements following a busy holiday season. According to Ted Rossman from Bankrate, credit cards have the ability to ...

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 ...

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 ...