The vast majority of Americans have a cellphone. Pew Research data from 2021 shows that 97% of Americans do, and 85% of those are smartphones. It's kind of astonishing how quickly mobile phone ...

So I’ve been writing about personal finance — credit cards, in particular — for almost seven years. I’ve seen my credit score increase by over 100 points in that time. Did I get a big head during that ...

With so many online stores and services requiring usernames, passwords, and credit card information, it can be difficult to keep track of all that data. It seems as ...

To avoid credit card theft, it’s not enough to simply keep your credit card in a secure place — you have to monitor your credit card statements and credit reports routinely for signs of fraud. As data ...

Whether you’re ordering dinner from Uber Eats or buying that bestselling embarrassing product you’re too humiliated to get in the store, many of us purchase things online. It’s simply too easy, the ...

Credit card fraud could be just the start of your problems. Luckily, there are steps you can take to limit the damage. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers rewards and loyalty ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...