If you’re loyal to a brand, a store credit card might be helpful, but a traditional credit card may be more useful for everyday purchases. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers ...

You know the pitch. You're at the checkout counter, and the cashier says, "Want to save 20% today by opening a store card?" I've fallen for it in the past at Macy's. And regretted it later when the ...

Store credit cards are fairly popular with consumers. In a survey last year by The Motley Fool Ascent, 22% of respondents said they had a store card. Store cards often have an easy application process ...

Store branded credit cards sound great, but the reality is that they have a lot of drawbacks. The most important lesson with store branded credit cards is to pay them off every month. Are you ahead, ...

For millions of people, “I’ll Amazon it” is a common statement. The company that started as a way to buy books online is now a household name where you can buy clothes, electronics and more. If your ...

Department stores and other retailers will feel the impact of a new federal rule, which caps credit card late fees at $8. Analysts say department stores will get squeezed more by the rule, since their ...