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 ...

The statement balance tells you how much you owe after a single billing cycle. For a more up-to-date account of your credit card debt, check the current balance. Many or all of the products on this ...

Whether you’re new to the world of credit cards or an established pro, it’s essential to understand the terms that appear on your credit card statement. Two terms that may cause confusion, even if you ...

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 ...

Many credit card users focus only on the due date. In reality, the statement date is just as important—and adjusting it can ...

Your credit card statement helps you manage your accounts, but that’s not all. Your purchases, subscriptions, and outgoings ...

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 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Unless you need them for tax time or a dispute with your issuer, you can typically shred paper statements after 60 days. And if you've gone digital, it may be a moot point. Many or all of the products ...

January is when small credit card missteps quietly turn into interest charges, missed rewards, and avoidable score damage.