Jennifer Simonson is a business journalist with a decade of experience covering entrepreneurship and small business. Drawing on her background as a founder of multiple startups, she writes for Forbes ...

It's not every day that you get a blank check in the mail, but when you do, think twice before filling it out. Credit card companies often send out these "convenience checks" ­ tied to your credit ...

While most people use credit cards to make purchases, cards can also be a source of cash in an emergency. Many credit cards offer a cash advance option to cardholders when they need money. However, ...

Balance transfer checks are a way to transfer credit card balances from one issuer to another with a lower interest rate. These checks may come with fees and may not offer the same benefits as balance ...

We all know how convenient it is to swipe our credit cards for everyday purchases. In fact, as of 2022, 82% of U.S. adults had a credit card, making it the most common consumer lending product. In ...