Automatic credit card payments promise peace of mind, but the wrong settings can quietly trigger fees, higher interest ...

Consumers also have to be leery of deferred-interest payment plans that charge zero interest up front, but eventually tack on large interest payments after items are purchased. Another WalletHub study ...

If you've missed your credit card payment deadline by a day or two, don't panic. A lapse of just a couple of days won't affect your credit score. You might even be able to get your credit card ...

Lindsay VanSomeren is a personal finance writer based out of Kirkland, Washington. Her work has appeared on Business Insider, Credit Karma, LendingTree, and more. Jordan Tarver has spent seven years ...