Category: Borrow
How a Lackluster Credit Score Can Cost You $45,000
Karla Bowsher on July 27, 2018
A new study puts hefty price tags on the impacts of an imperfect credit score. Here’s what every consumer should know — and do.
Study: Debt Takes a Toll on Couples’ Relationships
Karla Bowsher on July 25, 2018
Debt strains everyone’s finances. But for couples, it also stresses their relationship. Here’s what anyone can learn from this.
8 Ways to Quit Using Credit Cards
Lucy Lazarony on July 15, 2018
Ready to break your plastic habit? Here are eight ways to quit credit cards, or to use them more responsibly.
The Best Credit Cards for Rental Car Insurance
Karla Bowsher on July 13, 2018
How you pay for a rental car can determine whether you end up wasting or saving hundreds of dollars, if not more. Here’s what you should know.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should We Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson on July 13, 2018
It’s tempting: Use a low-rate home equity loan or line or credit (HELOC) to pay off high-interest credit card debt. Good idea? Maybe, but here’s what you need to do first.
57 Percent of Credit Card Users Make This Damaging Mistake
Karla Bowsher on July 6, 2018
Make this slip-up even once, and it can hurt both your wallet and your credit score.
6 Top Credit Cards for Summer 2018
Money Talks News on July 5, 2018
These cards are some of the best out there — whether you’re looking for travel rewards, cash back or zero percent interest.
How to Get Free Help With Your Student Loans
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 4, 2018
Is student loan debt crushing you or someone you know? Here are some ways to get relief.
And the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card Is…
Karla Bowsher on July 2, 2018
One rewards credit card offers the most savings to both the average traveler and the frequent flyer.
8 Guaranteed Ways to Get Rid of Debt Fast
Allison Martin on June 29, 2018
Do you desperately want to speed up debt-reduction efforts? Here’s how to do so painlessly.
Another Reason to ‘Just Say No’ to Buying a Home
Karla Bowsher on June 27, 2018
A new report provides another argument for thinking twice before buying a home. Here’s what it means for you.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Buy Mortgage Life Insurance?
Stacy Johnson on June 25, 2018
Mortgage insurance pays your mortgage if you die. Sounds logical. Here’s why it’s not.
Earn a Quick 50,000 Miles or $500 Cash Bonus With These New Card Offers
Money Talks News on June 25, 2018
Check out two new card offers designed to boost your business — with generous cash-back and mileage rewards.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Socially Responsible Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson on June 20, 2018
Credit cards that donate to worthy causes: marketing gimmick or socially responsible? Here’s how to decide.
2 Ways to Dodge Today’s Rising Credit Card Rates
Karla Bowsher on June 18, 2018
Current and projected economic trends spell bad news for credit card users. Here’s what every cardholder should know.
Is It Ever OK to Carry Debt Into Retirement?
Marilyn Lewis on June 14, 2018
Some experts argue that retiring with certain kinds of debt is not such a bad thing. But their advice doesn’t necessarily apply to you.
7 Times It Makes Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Emmet Pierce on June 11, 2018
Here are seven good reasons to get rid of your biggest financial obligation.
Big Credit Card Perks Are Dying — Here’s How to Keep Them Going
Karla Bowsher on June 11, 2018
Credit card benefits are in flux, with many lenders reducing or eliminating perks. Here’s the secret to squeezing the most out of your card in this situation.
Credit Cards That Earn Big Hotel Rewards Points
Money Talks News on June 7, 2018
These credit cards will help you quickly accumulate hotel rewards points for a good bed, upgrades and more deals wherever your travels take you.
This Is the Best Rewards Credit Card
Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2018
The average cardholder can earn $1,817 in rewards during the first two years of using this plastic, which was rated the best out of 61 rewards credit cards.
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