Posts by Jason Steele
Credit Card Makeover: Educating James
Jun 07, 2012 - James is getting an advanced degree, and he also wants to advance his credit score. He's about to learn how a credit card can help buy a house!
Credit Card Debt? Zero-Percent Balance Transfers Can Help
Jun 06, 2012 - If you don't know about zero-percent balance transfer offers, that's OK. You're not alone. Here's a painless way to learn – and save.
Ask an Expert: How Do I Earn More Travel Rewards?
Jun 04, 2012 - Are you looking to get the most domestic travel awards out of your credit card? Here's how.
Ask an Expert: Debit or Credit?
Jun 01, 2012 - Mary enjoys reading our credit card makeovers. But can the solutions for others also work for her?
Credit Card Makeover: Maximizing Barb’s Bonuses
May 31, 2012 - Barb uses credit cards to earn travel rewards. Here's what she's doing, as well as a few tips that will get her where she's going faster.
Review: Chase Freedom
May 29, 2012 - The Freedom card from Chase can offer 5 percent cash back on certain purchases. But is it right for you?
Review: Marriott Rewards Premier Card
May 23, 2012 - This is one hotel card that allows you to earn a lot of points. But how valuable is this program?
Should You Use a Company Credit Card?
May 22, 2012 - Some high-profile people have gotten in trouble for misusing company cards. Could you be next?
Credit Card Makeover: Christine’s Cards After Debt
May 17, 2012 - Christine has been using sub-prime credit cards because she has no credit history. Bad idea. Here are some better ones – for her and you.
Ask an Expert: Will Canceling Cards Hurt My Credit Score?
May 16, 2012 - This reader wanted to transfer old debts to new, lower interest credit cards. But after getting the new cards, she discovered the fees to transfer the balances were too high. Now she wants to cancel those and find better ones. But will all this shuffling hurt her credit score?
Review: Sapphire Preferred From Chase
May 15, 2012 - Chase claims to offer the Ultimate Rewards. And they might be right. But are those rewards right for you?
Credit Card Makeover: Is Leigh Too Loyal?
May 10, 2012 - Leigh is comfortable with having a credit card from the same place he does all his banking. But is he giving up potential perks by doing so? Are you?
Ask an Expert: Best Credit Card After a Bankruptcy?
May 09, 2012 - A reader has just gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How soon until she can apply for a credit card?
Review: Citi Simplicity
May 08, 2012 - Citi offers its version of a simple credit card. But sometimes simple can still be complicated. Is this card right for you?
Ask an Expert: How Do I Get a Lower Credit Card Interest Rate?
May 04, 2012 - A reader always got the bank to lower her rate with a phone call...until now.
