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Some credit cards offer cash back on gasoline purchases, a welcome perk when prices are so high.

Consumers have been constrained by the housing crisis, a weak job market and high energy prices, but economists now are cautiously forecasting a turnaround in spending.

Holiday shoppers are putting away their credit cards, the latest on the tax cuts and other consumer-focused items from Friday's Times.

The way certain issuers report credit cards with no preset spending limit to the credit bureaus could have a negative effect on credit scores, according to a new study.

This holiday season, bargain hunters are faced with the temptation of credit cards that reward shoppers who pay with plastic.

The potential for going deeply into debt isn't all that makes plastic hazardous to your wealth. Other, more-subtle temptations can also cause trouble.

Reading credit card agreements can give you a headache. The text is often dense, in terms of both appearance and language, but you ignore it at your own risk.

Here's a look at some often-recommended credit cards -- along with alternatives that might be kinder to your wallet.

Financial experts offer suggestions for how and what parents should teach kids about personal finance before they leave home (or get credit cards).

Whether you want travel perks, cash back or a discount on gasoline, there's a card that caters to you.