Archive for 'Credit & Debt'
10 Money Mistakes Everybody Makes
May 07, 2012 - Everyone makes mistakes, but when it comes to money, the fewer the better. Here are 10 bonehead moves nearly everyone makes, along with advice to avoid them.
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.
Credit Card Makeover: Ditch the Debit Card, Deborah
May 03, 2012 - With the right cards, Deborah can increase her credit score and earn more rewards. And so can you.
6 Things to Know About Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses
May 02, 2012 - Banks are offering up to 100,000 points or miles to try their credit cards. Should you bite?
Ask Stacy: Can I Get My Sister Off My Credit Card?
May 01, 2012 - We've all done it, or at least been asked to: let someone less responsible share our credit by co-signing a loan for them or adding them to our credit card account. Here's what to do when you need the party to end...
Review: British Airways Visa From Chase
May 01, 2012 - The British Airways Visa is again offering a 100,000-point bonus. Is it right for you?
Review: American Express Platinum Card
Apr 27, 2012 - This is the card for people who like to travel in style. But is it worth its major-league price?
Credit Card Makeover: Grace Goes to South America
Apr 26, 2012 - Can you travel to South America by using credit card rewards? Sure, if you follow these steps.
I Fought the Law and I Won
Apr 25, 2012 - If you're the victim of credit card fraud, your loss is limited to $50 by federal law. Or is it? Here's what happened when I turned to government watchdogs to get a simple answer to a simple question.
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Co-Sign That Loan
Apr 24, 2012 - Co-signing any loan can be disastrous to your credit, finances, and future. But if you're going to do it anyway, at least protect yourself.
Credit Card Makeover: Lorraine’s Big Trip
Apr 19, 2012 - Do you want your credit card rewards to take you further than Disney World? I'll show you how.
Up-Front Credit Card Fees? Here’s a Better Option
Apr 18, 2012 - If you don't qualify for the best credit cards on the market, don't settle for the worst. Check out secured cards as an option.
Review: American Express Blue Cash Preferred
Apr 17, 2012 - This week, we look at a credit card that's all about cash back. But it's also got some drawbacks. Is it right for you?
A Simple System to Destroy Debt
Apr 13, 2012 - It's possible to pay off every debt you have in months, rather than years. It's not easy, but it is simple. Here's a five-step process that will work, if you work it.
5 Reasons Not to Worry About Credit Card Hacking
Apr 13, 2012 - Concerned about the latest reports of credit card hackers? Maybe you shouldn't be.
