Author: Guest Blogger
Ask an Expert: Best Cash-Back Cards for Groceries?
Guest Blogger on June 6, 2013
Some credit cards have very generous cash-back offers on groceries, but they’re not available to everyone.
Most Kids Are Expected to Earn Their Allowance
Guest Blogger on June 5, 2013
A survey of parents shows that the most common range for a weekly allowance is $5 to $9.
5 Ways to Save on Wedding Travel
Guest Blogger on June 4, 2013
If you’re paying for airfare and a hotel to attend a friend’s nuptials, forget the registry. The gift of your presence is probably enough.
Review: IberiaBank Visa Gold Cash-Back Card
Guest Blogger on June 4, 2013
This card offers decent cash-back benefits, but better deals on balance transfers can be found.
Ask an Expert: Which Credit Cards Charge the Fewest Fees?
Guest Blogger on May 30, 2013
If you have a great credit score, welcome to the world of credit cards with few fees and big benefits.
Best and Worst Things to Buy in June
Guest Blogger on May 30, 2013
Even though it’s barbecue season, June will be a bad time to buy a grill or the steaks to throw on it. It’s some consolation that June 7 is National Doughnut Day.
Will Defaulting on Season Tickets Hurt My Credit Score?
Guest Blogger on May 29, 2013
Attention sports fans: This answer could prove helpful if your team ticks you off.
Review: Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2013
This new card from Barclaycard has very generous travel rewards and no foreign transaction fee.
Hang Up on Robocall Insurance Scammers
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2013
Robocalls are telling people they’ve qualified for a lower car insurance rate.
Ask an Expert: Will Carrying a Balance Improve My Credit Score?
Guest Blogger on May 23, 2013
Whether it’s better to maintain a balance or pay your credit card off in full each month is one of the most common questions about credit scores.
Smokers Face Big Penalty Under Health Reform
Guest Blogger on May 22, 2013
Is it really fair to charge a significantly higher premium for smokers who will buy health insurance on the state exchanges next year? Some analysis suggests not.
What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales
Guest Blogger on May 21, 2013
Memorial Day sales are off to an early start this year, and you can expect to find some real bargains on clothes and items for the home.
Review: Sony Card From Capital One
Guest Blogger on May 21, 2013
This card could be rewarding for people who favor the Sony brand, but not if they’re contemplating transferring a balance.
9 Movie Theater Extras We Could All Do Without
Guest Blogger on May 16, 2013
Of course, one of them is the people who play with their cellphones during the film. But that’s far from the only annoyance.
Ask an Expert: Are Airline Credit Cards Always the Right Way to Purchase Airfare?
Guest Blogger on May 16, 2013
A cash-back credit card with a bonus offer may be a better option, depending on your future travel plans.
How Much Is Too Much Student Loan Debt?
Guest Blogger on May 15, 2013
More than half of all student loans are now delinquent or in deferral.
Drivers Want to Punish Those Who Text Behind the Wheel
Guest Blogger on May 14, 2013
A new survey found that a large majority of motorists think drivers who text behind the wheel should pay more for car insurance than those who speed.
Ask an Expert: Best Cash-Back Bonus Offer for a Moderate Budget?
Guest Blogger on May 9, 2013
It doesn’t make sense to apply for a card with a huge initial bonus if you can’t meet the spending requirements to get the reward.
Why I Bought a New Car Instead of a Used One
Guest Blogger on May 9, 2013
No, this was not a silly impulse buy, but a well-reasoned decision.
Mom’s Work Is Worth Less This Year
Guest Blogger on May 8, 2013
The new Mother’s Day Index of common tasks puts the total market value of Mom’s duties at less than $60,000 this year.
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