I'm a fan of a certain department store chain. Mostly, I buy clothes and shoes there, but I've also been known to wander through its housewares section. And without fail, when I get to the register to ...

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 doing any of your holiday shopping in person this year, you may be asked if you'd like to sign up for a store credit card at checkout. It's a tempting offer. You can generally apply right ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Back to school shopping can take a big bite out of your budget, so when stores offer a deep discount for opening a new credit card, it may be hard to resist. But, in many ways, these ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND — Who’s been at a store buying holiday gifts and then the cashier asks, “do you want to sign up for our credit card today?” They might offer a discount or something else, but should you sign ...

TULSA, Okla. — Retailers typically ramp up aggressive sign-up strategies for store credit cards as the holiday shopping season approaches. Before you sign up, financial experts warn that the enticing ...