Discover how credit card validation codes work and protect against fraud. Learn about their placement, security role, and examples to secure online transactions.

Robb Sommerfeld used a popular business credit card to help manage finances at National Center for Craftmanship (NCC), a nonprofit where he serves as an executive director — until the bank suddenly ...

Bree Fowler writes about cybersecurity and digital privacy. Before joining CNET she reported for The Associated Press and Consumer Reports. A Michigan native, she's a long-suffering Detroit sports fan ...

Anyone who has lived through several iterations of the “kids these days!” generational wars probably recognizes the rhetoric elders are lobbing at Gen Z for youthful spending choices. The cold brew ...

Credit cards offer rewards and protection, but using them exclusively has downsides. Here's what to know before going all-in on credit.

Whether it’s points, miles, or cashback, it’s nice to get rewarded for shopping. But the lure of rewards programs can encourage people to apply for credit cards and use them to earn free airline ...

Costco does credit cards very differently than any other retailer. It makes an exclusive deal with one credit card brand, then partners with a bank to offer a signature version of that brand's card.

Make a list of your credit card debt, from the highest interest rate to the lowest. Decide how much extra you can spare. First, focus on the credit card with the highest interest rate and continue ...

When Jeff Campbell checked in at the Austin, Texas, airport for a spring break vacation, the last thing on his mind was a credit card chargeback. Instead, he was thinking about the fun he’d have with ...

If you're trying to rebuild credit, a secured credit card is a much better choice for your electronic payment needs than a debit card. With a secured credit card, you'll have a line of credit at least ...