Archive for 'Credit & Debt'
What Type of Credit Card Rewards Are Best for You?
Apr 02, 2012 - Ever been burned when you couldn't redeem your frequent flier miles for the rewards you'd been promised? Maybe you should avoid the airlines altogether.
Ask an Expert: Should I Transfer My Balance to a Zero-Percent Offer?
Mar 29, 2012 - A reader finds a zero-percent balance transfer offer that looks too good to be true. But is it? Or is there an even better option out there?
5 Questions to Ask About Zero-Percent Card Offers
Mar 28, 2012 - They're called "zero-percent promotional balance transfers," and they can save you money – or they can drive you deeper into debt. Here's the story.
What to Know About Credit Card Debt Collection
Mar 28, 2012 - No one likes to be hounded by debt collectors. And when it's over your credit card debt, it can get even more complicated. Here's how it works, and what you can do about it.
What Happened When My Identity Was Stolen
Mar 26, 2012 - Somebody in China stole my debit card number and ripped me off for $474.01. I got my money back – and I have tips to help you keep yours.
5 Reasons We Need Free Credit Scores Now
Mar 23, 2012 - For nearly 10 years, we've all been able to get free credit reports. But we still can't see our credit scores without paying for the privilege. It's time to fight for that right – here's how you can help.
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay for Credit Monitoring?
Mar 20, 2012 - We've all seen the ads: Protect your credit for just $9.95 a month! Worth the money? Here are three reasons why it's not.
14 ‘Dubious’ Personal Finance Moves It’s OK to Do
Mar 15, 2012 - Justin Bieber can teach you a lot about smart financial moves that look stupid at first.
Why I’m Paying My Taxes With a Credit Card This Year
Mar 15, 2012 - Paying your taxes with a credit card means paying big fees. So why am I doing it? Because this year, I come out ahead.
4 Things to Know About Peer Lending
Mar 14, 2012 - Tired of earning next to nothing on your savings? Meet someone making 13 percent by simply doing what the bank does.
Ask Stacy: Should I Transfer to a Zero-Interest Credit Card?
Mar 13, 2012 - Why would you pay interest on a credit card balance when you can transfer to a card with a zero-percent promotional rate?
Life Too Complicated? 5 Simple Credit Cards
Mar 12, 2012 - Most credit cards come with complex terms and conditions, not to mention punishing fees. Here are five cards that get back to basics with simple terms, few fees, and low rates.
In Search of the Elusive $11 Credit Report
Mar 09, 2012 - Federal law limits the charge for a credit report to a maximum of $11. But that doesn't do you much good if the companies providing it hide the cheapest option behind a wall of up-sell.
The Top 5 Airline Mileage Credit Cards
Mar 08, 2012 - The only thing better than traveling for vacation is doing it free. Choose one of these cards to get where you're going faster.
How to Get $1,000 Free From Capital One
Mar 07, 2012 - Looking for a credit card? Sign up for the latest promotion from Capital One and you can get a statement credit of up to $1,000.
