Archive for 'Credit & Debt'

Review: USAA Rewards American Express
Nov 13, 2012 - USAA offers credit card users an alternative to major banks. But is it a good deal?

7 Ways to Commit Financial Suicide
Nov 13, 2012 - Having children too early or choosing the wrong place to live can have a significant impact on your finances.

Bank Bailouts Didn’t Help Small Businesses
Nov 12, 2012 - Big banks that received taxpayer help after the 2008 financial meltdown have been less willing to lend than smaller banks, according to a new government study.

Consumer Agency: Here’s How Sandy Victims Can Rebuild
Nov 09, 2012 - Hurricanes wreck finances as much as buildings. Here's how to start putting your life back together.

Occupy Wall Street Wants to Buy Your Debt
Nov 09, 2012 - The protesters are back, and taking action. They're collecting donations and buying up personal debts, then erasing it.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Nov 09, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: free money, the benefits of inconvenience, landing a higher salary, defining financial success, and saving more.

The World’s Biggest Debtor
Nov 08, 2012 - Think you’ve got money problems? There’s somebody you should meet.

Ask an Expert: Should I Transfer My Balance to a Zero Percent Card?
Nov 08, 2012 - A reader got herself into debt and is looking to a balance transfer to help her get out. But how much should she transfer?

Review: Escape by Discover Card
Nov 06, 2012 - Tired of being unable to use your airline miles? Consider Escape by Discover Card.

Banks Offer More Credit for Sandy Victims
Nov 02, 2012 - But don't let your credit get swept away with the storm. Cheaper options may be available from charities and the government.

Tricks of the Trade: Credit Cards
Nov 02, 2012 - Every business has tricks of the trade, and credit cards are no exception. Learning the techniques purveyors of plastic use to separate you from your money will make you a smarter consumer.

Two Points from Perfect Credit
Nov 01, 2012 - A man in Ohio has an almost-flawless credit score. Here are the three rules he lives by.

Ask an Expert: How Do I Get a No-Fee Balance Transfer?
Nov 01, 2012 - You have to look pretty hard to find the only no-fee balance transfer card left.

Ask Stacy: Why Are My Credit Scores So Different?
Oct 30, 2012 - This reader is upset because he has three vastly different scores depending on the provider. Wait till he finds out he probably has closer to 50.

Review: Chase Ink Classic Business
Oct 30, 2012 - The Chase Ink Classic Business card offers great rewards with no annual fee. But are you just getting what you pay for?