Author: Guest Blogger
Review: Citi ThankYou Preferred Rewards Card With 30,000 Bonus Points
Guest Blogger on September 10, 2013
Citi has issued an alternative version of its ThankYou Preferred Rewards Card with chip technology and big bonus rewards.
6 Credit Myths That Can Wreck Your Finances
Guest Blogger on September 9, 2013
These mistaken beliefs could cause you to make errors that saddle you with debt or ruin your credit.
Scammers Are Getting Better at Hacking Your Smartphone
Guest Blogger on September 4, 2013
Even if smartphone users avoid clicking on booby-trapped spam e-mails and downloading apps from rogue locations, they’re not entirely in the clear.
Review: First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard Secured Credit Card
Guest Blogger on September 3, 2013
This credit card for people with poor credit has a lower annual fee than many other secured credit cards.
5 Social Security Tips Couples Need to Know
Guest Blogger on September 2, 2013
Several little-known Social Security rules enable couples to maximize benefits in ways that single people can’t.
Ask an Expert: Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
Guest Blogger on August 29, 2013
The best way to prioritize debt payment will save you the most money in the short run and also help your credit score long into the future.
Watch Out for These Obamacare Scams
Guest Blogger on August 29, 2013
Scammers are using the October rollout of the state insurance marketplaces as an opportunity to con personal information from people. Here’s how to keep up your guard.
Best and Worst Things to Buy in September
Guest Blogger on August 28, 2013
It’s finally the right time to buy patio furniture. Also, look for discounts on some TVs, as well as on iPhones and older-model tablets as upgrades hit the marketplace.
Bad Credit? Getting an FHA Loan Just Got Easier
Guest Blogger on August 27, 2013
Those who lost their home because of job loss won’t have to wait as long to qualify for an FHA-insured loan.
Review: Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
Guest Blogger on August 27, 2013
It’s a nice cash-back card for people whose credit is good but not quite excellent. However, it has an annual fee.
Ask an Expert: What’s Not Calculated Into My Credit Score?
Guest Blogger on August 22, 2013
Many people believe that a number of situations that are bad for your personal finances — being unemployed, for instance — will automatically affect your credit scores. Not so.
5 Car Insurance Mistakes When Kids Go to College
Guest Blogger on August 22, 2013
Leaving your college-bound child on your family’s insurance policy could be very wise or a costly mistake. Here’s how to decide.
9 Household Items That Could Be Spying on You
Guest Blogger on August 21, 2013
Household appliances that are connected to the Internet can be hacked and used against us. This is not far-fetched.
Are Boomerang Kids Overstaying Their Welcome?
Guest Blogger on August 20, 2013
Junior has moved back in after college and he’s not planning on going anywhere soon. Why aren’t adult kids starting their own lives outside the nest?
Review: Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
Guest Blogger on August 20, 2013
This is one of the best cash-back credit cards on the market today.
Ask an Expert: Should I Lower My Credit Limit to Help Rein in My Spending?
Guest Blogger on August 15, 2013
You may think you’re reducing your temptation to overspend by lowering your available credit. But that’s not the only potential result to consider.
Kids Moving Home? What Happens to Car Insurance Rates
Guest Blogger on August 15, 2013
If your child is moving back in with you after leaving the nest, that could have a major impact on what you pay for auto insurance. Here are the steps to take.
Lost Your Cellphone? Here’s What to Do
Guest Blogger on August 14, 2013
Take these four steps to increase the likelihood that you’ll find your phone or at least protect your identity.
What You Need to Know About the New Student Loan Law
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2013
For students borrowing this year, the student loan law is good news. Here’s how it affects new loans, and what to look out for.
Review: The Blue for Business Credit Card From American Express
Guest Blogger on August 13, 2013
American Express debuts a business credit card with generous rewards for spending.
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