Kelly-Ann Franklin has spent more than two decades in journalism which has helped her build a wide knowledge base of business and personal finance topics. Her goal with editing is to ensure tough ...

Somewhere along the way, a rumor started that closing an old credit card was basically financial self-sabotage. I hear it constantly. Here's what I know after reviewing credit cards for a living: the ...

Image source: Getty Images You paid off your balance. You called the issuer. You got confirmation in writing. By every standard definition, you closed your credit card responsibly -- and yet, years ...

Credit Card Tips: If you have been using a credit card for a long time and are suddenly considering closing it, you should be ...