Store credit cards, also known as private-label cards, are “closed loop” credit cards. That means you can only use them at the store (or chain of stores) that issued the card. Unlike traditi ...

Are the store-branded perks better than a cash-back credit card? Depending on the store and its perks, a 1.5-2% cash-back card might be more valuable. What is the sign-up bonus?

Store credit cards are almost never worth it You're generally better off getting a great rewards credit card. Watch out for cards with high annual fees. Not all credit cards are created equal.

When Mykail James was 19 and working a holiday job at Victoria's Secret, she took out a store credit card with a $2,000 credit line. When her school break was over, she realized she could no ...

Kohl's was one of many department stores that offered a seasonal promotion to encourage customers to sign up for a retail store credit card. But now that the holiday haze has cleared, many ...

[USA Today] Despite APRs That Can Top 30%, Some Shoppers Still Like Retail Credit Cards Over Buy Now, Pay Later Plans High interest rates aren’t deterring many shoppers from store credit cards.

NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - As you gear up for last-minute holiday shopping at any big box retailer, there is a good chance you will be offered a store credit card with a nice discount on today ...

(NewsNation) — When checking out during your holiday shopping spree, the clerk may ask, “Would you like to save on today’s purchase by signing up for a store credit card?” The offer can be ...

Would you like to open a store credit card? Consumer Reports says to think twice before you sign the dotted line.We’ve all been there. Before you swipe your credit card to pay, you’re told you ...

Would you like to open a store credit card? Consumer Reports says to think twice before you sign the dotted line. We’ve all been there. Before you swipe your credit card to pay, you’re told ...

Getty Images Retailers tend to ramp up efforts to open store credit cards during the holiday season, says consumer finance expert Chuck Bell. These cards often have higher interest rates and more ...

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