CHICAGO (WLS) -- More Americans say they're considering applying for a store credit card. According to financial experts at LendingTree, 35% of Americans are likely to apply for one of those cards ...

Picture a scenario where you’re at a store checkout point waiting for your turn and once there, the cashier offers you 20% off your purchase. The catch is that you’ll only get the deal if you sign up ...

At least 50 major retailers have jacked up interest rates on store-branded credit cards to all-time highs — even as inflation continues to dog shoppers nationwide, according to an explosive new study.

It’s important to pay your card in full each month. It’s also a good practice to spend only what you can afford to pay off in one billing cycle, even if your line of credit is higher. When Mykail ...

If you're doing any of your holiday shopping in person this year, you may be asked if you'd like to sign up for a store credit card at checkout. It's a tempting offer. You can generally apply right ...

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, ...

While store cards generally offer exclusive discounts and loyalty benefits, even to people with subpar credit, most come with caveats that don't apply to good, general-purpose bank credit cards. Here ...

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Store credit cards often entice shoppers with immediate discounts and promotional offers, but they come with significant drawbacks that can lead to financial strain. With interest rates averaging 28.8 ...

You have more home improvement credit card options than you might realize. Lowe's and The Home Depot are the most popular because of their nationwide presence and comprehensive offerings of both ...