Applying for a mortgage soon? You need to be cautious about applying for new credit, no matter how good those credit card sign-up bonuses are

Always do price comparisons before taking advantage of your credit card issuer’s online shopping offers. It takes a little digging to make sure you’re really getting the best price out there

Credit cards are not for plugging budget holes. If you’re relying on your cards for everyday expenses, you need help — not more credit

Using a variety of types of credit can help your FICO score. But that doesn’t mean you have to go out and apply for a bunch of cards and loans you don’t need

It may seem like a great convenience to pay credit card charges in dollars when traveling abroad, but beware of the downsides