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This New Tool Could Boost Your Credit Score — but There’s a Catch
Karla Bowsher on December 19, 2018
Soon, it will be possible to use your utility and phone bills to improve your FICO score. But that doesn’t mean you should do so.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay a Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
This reader wants to know if she’s too old to take on a mortgage — and if she does, the fastest way to pay it off.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Lend Money to My Kids?
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 3, 2018
We’ve all been there: Friends or family ask for a loan. Here’s what to do the next time it happens to you.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Cancel My Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 26, 2018
If you’re not using a credit card, should you formally cancel it, or just throw it in a drawer and forget about it? The answer may surprise you.
9 Tips to Save Thousands of Dollars on Your Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on November 16, 2018
These simple moves can make a huge financial difference when shopping for a home loan.
Fall Into This Credit Card Trap, and You’ll Pay 27 Times More Interest
Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2018
The good news is it’s easy to take advantage of retail credit card perks without losing money. Here are three ways.
5 Ways to Avoid Being the Victim of Credit Card Fraud
Emmet Pierce on November 9, 2018
Using plastic to make purchases is convenient, but it carries a risk. Take precautions to avoid all-too-common forms of credit card fraud.
How to Pick the Best Credit Card in Retirement
Karen Datko on October 29, 2018
Want the best possible credit card for your retirement years? Pick one that actually makes or saves you money.
7 Credit Cards That Waive Your Checked Luggage Fees
Karla Bowsher on October 26, 2018
If you have one of these credit cards, you can save up to $600 on rising checked-bag fees.
The 4 Worst Retail Credit Cards for This Holiday Season
Karla Bowsher on October 24, 2018
Retail credit cards can save you a lot of money, especially this time of year. Just beware of their disadvantages.
Why Won’t My Credit Score Go Up?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 9, 2020
You’re doing everything perfectly, but your credit score isn’t perfect. What’s the problem? Here’s how to raise your credit score.
What’s Your Debt IQ? Take This Quiz to Find Out
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 9, 2018
If you’re like most Americans, you are thousands of dollars in debt. But do you really understand how credit really works?
Should Your Credit Card Retire When You Do?
Karla Bowsher on September 28, 2018
Using credit cards in retirement can give you a surprising number of financial options during your golden years.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s Considered ‘Excellent’ Credit?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 9, 2020
Folks with excellent credit get the best deals on mortgages, credit cards and car loans. But what does “excellent” mean?
These 8 Steps Can Save You Thousands on Your Mortgage
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2020
These small moves can make a huge difference in lowering the cost of owning a home.
This Credit Card Perk Is Vanishing: Here’s How You Can Still Get It Free
Karla Bowsher on October 30, 2020
Credit card benefits like this can put a lot of money back in your pocket. Here’s how to cash in even if your card discontinues the perk.
Want Free Shipping With No Minimum? These Credit Cards Offer It
Karla Bowsher on September 4, 2018
Many credit cards offer the benefit of free shipping no matter how little you spend. Here’s how to find out if you have this perk, or how to get it.
2-Minute Money Manager: How Do Student Loans Work?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 31, 2018
You practically need a doctorate to understand student loans. Here are the CliffsNotes, including how student loans work and the single best way to repay them.
How Much House Can I Afford?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 9, 2020
Here are some simple rules of thumb that will tell you how much house you can afford — as well as a simple reason you should ignore them.
4 Reasons You Should Switch Credit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2018
Tens of millions of Americans haven’t changed their credit card company in a decade. Here’s why that’s a mistake.
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