The Costco credit card offers rich rewards in popular categories, such as gas, travel and dining. The card charges no annual fee, but you'll need a Costco membership to apply for and use the card. You ...

If you frequently shop at the same store for your home needs, see how its store credit card might help you save. Wayfair, Costco and Lowe's all offer store credit cards that are worth considering if ...

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 ...

The concept of a store-branded credit card can be highly effective for specific individuals. There is also a scenario where you can get into trouble with store-branded credit cards. The hope is that ...

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In the U.S., having a credit score is essential in many aspects of life. One of the most common areas you’ll typically need credit is when you’re applying for a mortgage or auto loan. The better your ...

You've heard the checkout-line pitch a million times: "Are you interested in applying for our store credit card? You get half off today's purchase and earn rewards points for future purchases. Sign up ...

Let’s talk about the Kohl’s department store. Having been a cashier there through the holidays in the past and just recently going back they are still pushing their Kohl’s card. Let’s talk about that ...

The Federal Reserve hasn’t raised interest rates since the summer of 2023. But America’s retailers apparently didn’t get the memo. The average interest rate on store credit cards reached 30.45% this ...

Back in my younger days, I couldn’t afford much when furnishing my first solo apartment. I met with a lot of strangers off of Facebook Marketplace to buy used items, like chairs and small appliances.