In emergencies, it may be necessary to break typical credit card rules, such as never carrying a balance or applying for multiple cards, to avoid financial disaster. While credit cards can be used as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David John Marotta is a financial advisor covering financial planning. Credit card companies encourage revolvers (people who don’t ...

The end of February saw the implementation of new credit card rules as part of the Credit CARD Act. This legislation instills new consumer protections by improving communication between credit card ...

If you visit most personal finance pages offering guidance on credit card usage, you’ll see a few main themes: Never carry a balance. Don’t apply for too many credit cards at once. Credit cards aren’t ...