A new law means consumers may pay more for convenience of using a credit card to shop. NBC's Jay Gray reports. (NBC News)
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Good news for retailers, not for consumers: The fallout of a class-action lawsuit in July means that businesses may charge 4 percent for using a Visa or MasterCard. NBC's Katy Tur reports. (Nightly News)
CNBC personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson says that young people looking to build credit only need one credit card to get started. For those under 21 she recommends a student credit card that will give you rewards and cash back for paying on time. (TODAY)
Brazen identity theft criminals have become so good at stealing your information that even the government believes them. NBC's Jeff Rossen reports on one innocent schoolteacher who had her identity stolen over ten years ago and is still living a credit nightmare. (TODAY)
Does pulling your own credit report drop your credit score? Will closing an account help raise it? Having good credit can be the key to opening many financial doors, but credit rules can be confusing. Credit coach Jeanne Kelly helps separate fact from fiction. (TODAY)
For years businesses had to absorb "swipe fees" from card issuers, but a new ruling will allow them to pass the costs directly to consumers. NBC's Michelle Franzen has the story. (Nightly News)
Personal finance expert David Bach explains how to use credit cards without getting deep into debt and offers tips for finding great credit cards with rewards. (TODAY)
Farnoosh Torabi, host of video series "Financially Fit," talks about the pros and cons of getting a store credit card. Her advice: It's usually smartest to avoid getting them, and try for other discounts instead. (TODAY)
Personal finance experts Jean Chatzky, Sharon Epperson and David Bach, answer viewers' money questions, including one about clearing their name from debt on joint credit cards, and another about the best options for a couple living off one salary. (TODAY)
Personal finance experts Jean Chatzky, David Bach and Farnoosh Torabi discuss whether you should open up a credit card for a one-time purchase. They also explain the difference between a flexible spending account and a health savings account, and reveal how to get help raising your credit score. (TODAY)