Archive for 'Credit & Debt'
How Credit Card Debt Is Ruining Your Retirement
Jan 02, 2013 - Whether you're nearing retirement or years away from it, habitual credit card debt could be ruining your Golden Years. Find out what you can do to fix the problem.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Single Best Way to Pay Down Debt?
Jan 01, 2013 - This reader is like a lot of us – making a resolution is easy, but making it happen? Not so much. But whatever your resolutions this year, if they involve money, read this.
Review: American Express SimplyCash Business
Jan 01, 2013 - Can a credit card without an annual fee offer superior rewards? It might.
Resolutions 2013: How to Make a Budget You Can Stick With
Dec 31, 2012 - If you've ever resolved to stay on budget and failed, you probably missed one of these four steps.
5 Big-Name Bankruptcies of 2012
Dec 31, 2012 - You heard about Hostess, but did you know these companies, celebrities, and even entire cities also filed for bankruptcy in 2012?
Gift Card Sales Keep Climbing
Dec 28, 2012 - Estimates say more than four in five Americans bought a gift card this year and over $110 billion was spent on them.
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Dec 28, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: student loan tips, skills to teach your children, the power of proclaiming your frugality, credit card fraud, and real-life holiday movie homes.
Credit Scores Affect Love Life?
Dec 27, 2012 - They dictate your interest rates and credit availability, and they can affect your dating pool too.
Tricks of the Trade: Car Dealers
Dec 27, 2012 - Car dealers can be great salespeople, but that doesn't mean you can't beat them at their own game. Follow these tips, and you'll be a negotiating pro.
Ask an Expert: Will I Get Hit With Foreign Transaction Fees?
Dec 27, 2012 - A reader is taking a vacation in Costa Rica. But will his credit card company take him for a ride?
Financial New Year’s Resolutions At All-Time High
Dec 25, 2012 - Did the holidays bruise your budget? Many are making money-related resolutions, and you can too.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Build Credit Without a Credit History?
Dec 25, 2012 - It's a catch-22 we all face when starting out: The only way to create a credit history is with credit, and you can't get credit without a credit history.
Review: Starwood Preferred Guest Business Card From American Express
Dec 25, 2012 - The Starwood Business card from American Express appears to be a good hotel card. In fact, it is much more.
Secrets of Mortgage Lenders
Dec 25, 2012 - Learn the tricks of the mortgage industry, and you'll be more likely to get the best deal possible on your loan.
A $16,000 Credit Report Error
Dec 24, 2012 - Chase reported a huge unpaid credit debt, but this woman never had a Chase card.
