Archive for 'Credit & Debt'
Review: Discover Open Road
Oct 16, 2012 - The Discover Open Road card offers bonus miles on gas and dining. But are there too many restrictions to make this product worth it?
10 Money Mistakes That Can Ruin a Marriage
Oct 12, 2012 - Research suggests the way you and your spouse handle money is a significant predictor of whether you'll have a long-lasting marriage. What should you look out for?
Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
Oct 12, 2012 - A look at five interesting personal finance posts from other bloggers around the Web. This week: finding the right bank, stock market vs. life, preparing for a financial windfall, savings success, and being a leader.
Ask an Expert: Best Ways to Use AmEx Points?
Oct 11, 2012 - Help! What do I do with hundreds of thousands of AmEx points?
Can Your Previous Credit Scores Haunt You?
Oct 11, 2012 - Even after negative credit history is removed from your record, your past mistakes may linger. Find out why.
Ask Stacy: Where Can I Go for Help With Debt?
Oct 09, 2012 - If you're having trouble paying off credit card debt, you're not alone. There are plenty of companies out there promising to help, but can they be trusted?
Review: Visa Black Card
Oct 09, 2012 - The Visa Black card is one good-looking credit card. But its beauty is only skin-deep.
Credit 101 for High School Grads
Oct 08, 2012 - Passing math isn't the same as understanding how credit works – and your grade here matters a lot longer.
Walmart’s Got a New Prepaid Card
Oct 08, 2012 - The company's partnering with American Express to offer a new option: Bluebird. See how its fees stack up to the others.
Ask an Expert: Venture Rewards vs. Marriott Rewards Premier
Oct 04, 2012 - A reader can't figure out which of her two cards offers the best rewards, but I can.
7 Ways to Win Your Consumer Case
Oct 03, 2012 - Read these tips on how to truly voice your opinion as a consumer – and often land a better deal.
Ask Stacy: Is It Legal for Banks to Stack the Deck?
Oct 02, 2012 - For years it's been common practice for banks to clear checks and debit card transactions to maximize overdraft charges. Is it legal?
Review: Discover More
Oct 02, 2012 - The Discover More card offers a 5 percent cash back bonus on some purchases. But watch out for the details.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Sep 27, 2012 - Find yourself running out of money before payday? Here's how to spend less and save more without sacrifice.
Your Credit Score Could be Wrong
Sep 26, 2012 - The U.S. government says your credit score significantly differs from what lenders see 20 percent of the time.
