Rewards aren't the only factor to consider when you close a card. Some cards offer cardholder benefits, such as statement credits, which you should take advantage of to get more value from your card ...

Kelly-Ann Franklin has spent more than two decades in journalism which has helped her build a wide knowledge base of business and personal finance topics. Her goal with editing is to ensure tough ...

Somewhere along the way, a rumor started that closing an old credit card was basically financial self-sabotage. I hear it constantly. Here's what I know after reviewing credit cards for a living: the ...

Dear Mr. LaSalle: Ms. Okada’s letter warmed my heart when she wrote of the respect Japanese audiences show for the entire moviegoing experience by waiting for the credits to finish before leaving the ...

You paid off your balance. You called the issuer. You got confirmation in writing. By every standard definition, you closed your credit card responsibly -- and yet, years down the road, you could ...