If you’re loyal to a brand, a store credit card might be helpful, but a traditional credit card may be more useful for everyday purchases. Holly Johnson is a credit card expert and writer who covers ...

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 ...

Department stores and other retailers will feel the impact of a new federal rule, which caps credit card late fees at $8. Analysts say department stores will get squeezed more by the rule, since their ...