Sometimes the offer made at the register for a sizable sales discount in exchange for opening a store credit card is too tempting to pass up. Store credit cards, even though limited in use, come with ...

If you frequently shop at big retailers such as Amazon, Target or Costco, getting a store credit card may allow you to save on your regular spending. While store cards have gotten somewhat of a bad ...

You know the pitch. You're at the checkout counter, and the cashier says, "Want to save 20% today by opening a store card?" I've fallen for it in the past at Macy's. And regretted it later when the ...

If you’re a frequent Amazon.com shopper, finding a credit card with rewards on your regular spending can be an easy way to save. Among the different co-branded credit card options the online giant ...

The concept of a store-branded credit card can be highly effective for specific individuals. There is also a scenario where you can get into trouble with store-branded credit cards. The hope is that ...

Are you someone who spends plenty of time and money shopping? Maybe you have a large family and you’re constantly stocking up on staples. Or perhaps you really like to shop for the latest and greatest ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Store credit cards are credit cards that offer perks – such as reward points, exclusive discounts and special financing – for shopping at specific retailers. Although superstores might come to mind ...

Many retail stores offer their own branded credit cards. These cards are generally not a good type of credit card to apply for. The biggest reason I opted to open a store credit card was that I was ...

We’ve all been there. You’re checking out at your favorite store when the cashier asks, “Would you like to sign up for store credit card today?” The store-specific card thing can be tempting. If ...

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...