Everyday Cheapskate: Am I legally protected by using a credit card to pay a bill?

Dec 03, 2024

Dear Cheapskate: I had unsatisfactory work done by a painting contractor, so I disputed the credit card payment. However, the credit card company insists I must pay the bill. Isn’t this the same as stopping payment on a check? I used a credit card specifically to have this backup in case something went wrong. -- Phil