To accept credit cards with PayPal, set up a business account, connect to PayPal’s payment gateway, and use PayPal Zettle for in-person or online payments.

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Your secret weapon for better managing your credit cards could very well be the same device you’re reading this article with: a smartphone.

Most banks default auto-pay to "minimum payment," which means carrying a balance and being hit with interest. Paying the full statement balance each month will avoid interest and protect your credit ...