Automatic credit card payments promise peace of mind, but the wrong settings can quietly trigger fees, higher interest charges, and even credit score damage before you notice anything is wrong. I see ...

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 ...

Dear Liz: For several reasons you recommend using online services from the bank or credit union to pay bills. I use that method for most of our bills, but not all. Some vendors want us to set up a ...

Linda Weatherbee’s experience is a reminder that while automatic payments from your credit card for ongoing services are a nice convenience, they require close monitoring Linda Weatherbee was not ...

As a freelance personal finance writer since 2008, Jason has contributed to over 100 outlets including Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, U.S. News, Money.com and NerdWallet. As an industry leader, ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — If credit card debt has you feeling stressed, you’re not alone. Many families are struggling to keep up, and it can feel like you’ll never get ahead. With many credit cards with ...

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Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

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