Category: Borrow

6 Ways to Keep a Stellar Credit Score in Retirement

Donna Freedman on February 25, 2020

Here’s how — and why — to keep your score high.

Here’s How to Get a Large Loan Fast

Kari Huus on February 24, 2020

If you’re a homeowner, you may be able to get a competitive loan for as much as $150,000 in just days.

What’s the Best Way to Borrow From Friends and Family?

Stacy Johnson on February 24, 2020

We’ve all either lent to or borrowed from friends or family. But did you do it correctly? I highly doubt it.

Act Fast to Get 100,000 Rewards Points for Free Hotel Nights

Money Talks News on February 20, 2020

Get a whopper of a rewards bonus through this limited-time offer — and a fast track to free nights in thousands of hotels worldwide.

These 4 Cards Can Save Hundreds on Flights, Hotels and Upgrades

Money Talks News on February 15, 2020

Check out these new credit card bonus offers to get your travel plans off the ground.

Key Mortgage Rate at 3-Year Low: Should You Refinance?

Chris Kissell on February 11, 2020

The 30-year fixed rate has fallen in five of the past six weeks.

Do I Need an RFID-Blocking Sleeve for My Credit Card?

Stacy Johnson on February 10, 2020

Protection is available to stop a crook from electronically stealing your credit card info. Is it worth it?

10 Ways to Lose Weight and Pay Down Debt — at the Same Time

Geof Wheelwright on January 30, 2020

Here’s how to shrink your waistline and your debt at once.

Pay 0% Interest Until April 2021 With These Balance-Transfer Offers

Money Talks News on January 30, 2020

Breathe a little easier by transferring your high-interest credit card debt to these cards while you pay down the balance.

4 Times It’s Smart to Get a New Credit Card

Money Talks News on January 23, 2020

Here are the best cards to meet common needs — balance transfers, travel rewards, establishing credit and getting cash back on purchases.

Are Credit Unions a Good Place to Get a Mortgage?

Stacy Johnson on January 20, 2020

When it comes to mortgages, most don’t consider credit unions. That could be an expensive mistake.

The 5 Top Credit Cards in 2020

Money Talks News on January 16, 2020

It’s a new decade, and time to get the card that best meets your needs — whether that’s cash back, travel rewards or relief from a high-interest credit card.

The Best Card for Travel in 2020

Money Talks News on January 10, 2020

Get a 60,000-point welcome bonus — worth $750 to redeem for travel, gifts and other seasonal expenses — and more perks that will help all year long.

2 Credit Card Late Fee Amounts Increased for 2020

Karla Bowsher on January 7, 2020

These penalty thresholds could impact anyone with a credit card this year.

7 Great Tools to Help You Get Out of Debt

Jim Gold on January 6, 2020

These free and cheap apps and sites can help you pay down debt and achieve financial freedom.

The 3 Best 0% Balance Transfer Cards Now

Money Talks News on January 2, 2020

If you need relief from debt on high-interest cards jump on one of these deals offering 0% interest on balance transfers until May 2021 — with cash-back programs to boot.