Changing your name can be a big step, whether it’s due to marriage, divorce, or just wanting a fresh start. The process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide breaks down ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Marriage and divorce are common reasons you may need to request a name change for your credit cards and other legal documents. In some cases, such as for transgender cardholders, you may want to ...

The sign at the name change office. Despite being middle-aged, and far from a “maiden,” I wanted to reclaim my maiden name. When I was in my 20s, the idea of marriage seemed constrictive. We were ...