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 ...

You can almost count on a store asking if you want to apply for their credit card at checkout. Our friends at Money Talks News show us some pros and cons of store credit cards. When you're out ...

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 ...

Retailers typically offer sales and promotions during the holiday shopping season, and sales clerks will often try to sell you on their store cards as a way to finance those deals. But what if you’ve ...

As we head into the holiday shopping rush, you'll notice retailers turning up the heat with sexy new credit card offers. "Sign up today and get 20% off your purchase!" "Instant savings at the register ...

Nearly every store has rewards credit cards available for customers, but not all the offers add up to major savings. These offers are often the "genesis" of long-term issues, one personal finance ...

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 ...

Store credit cards may try to lure you in with steep discounts and tempting sign-up offers, but you should think twice before signing up for one. That's because many retail offer credit cards or ...