Libby Sweeney is a former credit cards editor for Forbes Advisor. Her previous experience writing and editing content for readers to better understand includes both the world of sports and data ...

Knowing how credit cards work can save you headaches and cash. In a nutshell, credit cards provide access to a revolving line of credit that allows you to make purchases that can be paid off later.

In today’s rapidly changing era, credit cards are a necessity and a cornerstone of financial flexibility. They act as a revolving line of credit and these credit cards permit users to make purchases, ...