Topic: Credit Cards

Visa reported better-than-expected earnings Wednesday — and one “Fast Money” trader said the results were foreshadowed if you knew where to look.   Read More

MasterCard beat its earnings forecast on Thursday, causing its shares to jump in trading, but one analyst said investors should own the company’s stock and Visa’s shares equally.    Read More

With the holidays looming, it’s easy to fall prey to retail tactics that coax you to spend more as you frantically gather gifts for those on your list. Here are some tips to avoid these spending traps.    Read More

Of the two credit card companies, Cramer decides which is the better buy.   Read More

AmEx remains a fantastic pick for long-term investors, as the company consistently generates stellar returns on equity and returns the majority of generated capital to shareholders.    Read More

No one should ever use a Bank of America debit card to buy anything. The bank is basically begging customers not to use their cards for purchases by saying it is going to attach a $5 monthly usage fee for customers who buy things with their debit card.   Read More

The "Fast Money" traders offer special CNBC.com-only advice on your investments.   Read More

The volatility in the markets this past week may be reminiscent of what took place in August and September of 2008, but this summer of our discontent is a far cry from what the world faced three years ago.    Read More

The debt ceiling debate, a slowing economic recovery, and the more recent slide in stocks has given consumers plenty of reasons to be cautious, and it's starting to show up in the numbers.    Read More

Find out the name Fast trader Patty Edwards thinks is the best way to find shelter in this economic storm.   Read More