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 ...

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 ...

Picture a scenario where you’re at a store checkout point waiting for your turn and once there, the cashier offers you 20% off your purchase. The catch is that you’ll only get the deal if you sign up ...

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 ...

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As the holiday shopping season kicks off, consumers are being urged to avoid store credit card offers due to soaring interest rates. Channel 2 consumer adviser Clark Howard warns that store credit ...