“I’m getting a credit card, Mom! You know, for emergencies like doctor’s appointments, medication, food … a new Ipod,” I said in my freshman year. The plan left my min...

A year after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., credit-default swaps have lost their stigma for disaster and are contributing to the growing confidence in the credit markets. The cost t...

Credit card agreements have become increasingly complicated over the years, forcing Congress to pass a new law in May that would restrict banks’ ability to modify rates and fees on a whim. The ...