If you frequently shop at big retailers such as Amazon, Target or Costco, getting a store credit card may allow you to save on your regular spending. While store cards have gotten somewhat of a bad ...

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 ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Sometimes the offer made at the register for a sizable sales discount in exchange for opening a store credit card is too tempting to pass up. Store credit cards, even though limited in use, come with ...

Discover the hidden dangers of store credit cards and learn strategies to avoid high interest and debt while building your ...

Paying for purchases with a store credit card can offer rewards and additional discounts at retailers where you regularly shop. Many retailers offer a store credit card, but not all of them are worth ...

We've all been there. You're checking out after a big purchase or a full day of shopping, and the cashier tells you how much ...

Many retail stores offer their own branded credit cards. These cards are generally not a good type of credit card to apply for. The biggest reason I opted to open a store credit card was that I was ...

“Would you like to sign up for our credit card and save an extra 10% on your purchase today?” I’m sure you’ve heard this line before as you pay for your new jeans or whatever new toy the kids are ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...

Jaclyn was a CNET Money editor with a fondness for the sweet spot between numbers and words. Overseeing CNET's credit card coverage, she wrote and edited news, reviews and advice. She has experience ...