If you’re new to the world of credit, or if you’ve never looked closely at your credit card statement before, it can be a lot to take in. We’ll break down the different sections you can expect to find ...

Sometimes called the statement closing date, it's the last day of your billing cycle, when your monthly balance is calculated. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate ...

These days, whether we have cash in our pockets or not, a plastic card easily fulfills all our needs, big and small.

Most people should keep hard copies of credit card statements for at least 60 days. Business owners and charitable donors should keep credit card statements for at least six years in case of tax ...

When you use a debit card, you access existing money in your bank account for the purchase – which can make refunds a bit easier. When you shop with a credit card, you are actually borrowing money, ...

Whether you’re asking yourself “what is this charge on my credit card?” or analyzing your spending and rewards earning, credit card statements feature a wealth of information beyond the track record ...

Gabriela Walsh is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and a personal finance editor at Red Ventures. Her previous work experience includes various editorial positions at FinanceBuzz. She ...