Debit Cards: When to Avoid Using Them
I have the world’s cutest credit cards. My Visa card is covered in zebra print, my Discover card is pink with stripes, and my debit card has Betty Boop on it. I love my plastic and love the convenience...
View ArticleLesser-Known Credit Card Perks
Today credit cards boast airline miles and cash back bonuses as rewards for their customers. With dreams of exotic vacations or cash back every month, we sign up for the cards only to discover that in...
View ArticleWhy are Credit Reports and Credit Scores Important?
You often hear the terms “credit report” and “credit score” tossed around. But what’s the difference between a credit report and a credit score? I’ll be honest. I’ve used these terms interchangeably...
View ArticleHow Does Credit Card Inactivity Impact Your Credit Score?
Are you scared of using your credit card too much in fear that you’ll fall into debt? Do you only use it once in a great while to avoid hurting your credit score? I used to fall into that category. Now...
View ArticleLose Your Credit, Debit, or ATM Card? Act Now!
Is there a worse feeling than when you go to use your credit or debit card only to find it’s missing? It’s happened to me on a couple of different occasions and it’s not fun. A million different...
View ArticleNeed an App That Does It All? Best FREE Financial Apps
Yes, it can be painful to check your bank and credit card statement. Do you know what’s even more painful? Getting slammed by interest charges, overages, and late fees. Not to sound cliché, but there’s...
View ArticleSecured and Unsecured Loans: What’s the Difference?
Loans can be tricky. With so many different options, how do you decide which one is right for you? For starters, it depends what you plan to purchase with the loan. Are you looking to take a vacation...
View ArticleWithout a Credit Card Temporarily? Here are Other Options for You!
What are some absolute necessities that you can’t live without? My list includes the obvious ones: food, water and you know, other things you literally need to survive. Other than those, I have another...
View ArticleCredit Cards with Great Rewards for the Holidays
So, how do you feel about getting free money? I’m sure you love it just as much as I do, but we all know that you should never hold your breath waiting for some to fall out of the sky. Unless you’re a...
View ArticleWill Closing Your Credit Card Account Hurt Your Credit Score?
If I haven’t mentioned it already, you should know that I’m a huge fan of the Kardashians. Most people would be ashamed to admit it, and after this post I’m sure a few people won’t admit to knowing me,...
View Article5 Benefits to Living Credit Card Free
Credit cards. We love them and hate them at the same time. The ease of using credit cards is the reason we buy cute high-heel shoes, go on fabulous cruises to the Caribbean and dine at pricy (yet...
View ArticleDo Credit Card Comparison Sites Really Work?
Chris Mettler is a blogger who specializes in personal finance. He shares his thoughts on personal finance and credit cards on his blog, CompareWallet.com. In the past, advertisements in magazines, on...
View ArticleAre You Taking Advantage of Your Credit Card Perks?
Credit cards serve many purposes. If you’re looking to build credit, using a credit card responsibly will help do just that. Have you ever needed to buy something, such as a set of new tires that you...
View ArticlePros and Cons of New Credit Card Technologies
The origin of the credit card goes back to Frank X. McNamara, who, one day around 1950, discovered he didn’t have cash on hand to pay for lunch. McNamara and some friends, including Alfred Bloomingdale...
View Article5 Credit Cards to Help Rebuild Your Credit
Bad credit may seem impossible to bounce back from, but with the right tools and a clear financial plan, it’s easier than you think. If you want to buy a home or get approved for a credit card, Quizzle...
View ArticleRefinancing to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
If you follow the news, chances are you’ve noticed stories about the increase in credit card debt among US consumers over the past few months. During the financial crisis of 2008, credit card debt...
View ArticleProtect Yourself from Card Skimming
Sadly, we live in a world where our credit and debit card information is stolen regularly. I’ve received the “Did you make a purchase in [fill in the blank with any city]? No? OK, we need to freeze...
View ArticleThe Best Credit Cards You’ll Find in 2016
For more than 15 years, I carried around the same two credit cards in my wallet. I had a fixed-rate card through my neighborhood credit union and another low-interest card through my bank. It wasn’t...
View ArticleWhat is a FICO Score and Why Should I Care?
The first time I heard an explanation of a FICO score was while I was up late one night watching finance guru Suze Orman’s television show several years ago. Orman explained how it is calculated and...
View ArticleDoes Getting a Store Credit Card Ever Make Sense?
The offer is tempting. If you apply for that credit card offered by your favorite department store, you’ll immediately qualify for a 20% storewide discount. You already shop at the store. Why wouldn’t...
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