Clearly, Americans have a credit card problem. In August, credit card debt in the United States surpassed a staggering $1.1 trillion [1] . And for many people, that balance is more than just a number ...

If you've taken out a personal loan, used a credit card or bought a home with a mortgage at any point in the last couple of years, you're likely well aware of how challenging today's borrowing ...

While many credit cards no longer require a signature on the back, it’s still a good practice to sign yours in case a merchant requests it. Many cardholders opt for writing “See ID” instead of a ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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