Category: Borrow

This Credit Card Perk Is Vanishing: Here’s How You Can Still Get It Free

Karla Bowsher on September 17, 2018

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.

7 Easy Ways to Stay Out of Debt

Jim Gold on September 7, 2018

It doesn’t take much to slip into debt. These tips will help keep you from falling into the fiscal depths of despair.

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.

How Debt Affects Survivors After a Loved One’s Death

Maryalene LaPonsie on September 4, 2018

Find out what you need to know about paying off a debt of a loved one after he or she dies.

10 Purchases You Shouldn’t Make With a Credit Card

Allison Martin on September 2, 2018

Credit cards offer many conveniences and protections, but sometimes it’s simply safer to keep the plastic tucked away. Here are 10 such situations.

7 New Ways to Destroy Your Debt

Jim Gold on September 1, 2018

Free and cheap apps and other online tools can help you achieve financial freedom.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do Student Loans Work?

Stacy Johnson 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.

3 Questions to Ask Before Prepaying Your Mortgage

Krystal Steinmetz on August 29, 2018

Contrary to popular belief, prepaying your mortgage is not always a great move for homeowners. Ask these questions before taking the plunge.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Much House Can I Afford?

Stacy Johnson on August 29, 2018

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.

2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Best Way to Build Credit?

Stacy Johnson on August 27, 2018

Great credit is important. Whether you’re just starting out or starting over, here’s how to create an awesome credit history and credit score as soon as possible.

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.

Half of Credit Card Users Admit to This Risky Behavior

Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2018

Follow this popular credit-card behavior, and there is a 1 in 3 chance you’ll get burned.

4 Steps to Getting the Best Deal on a Car Loan

Marilyn Lewis on August 9, 2018

Getting financing is the first step to finding the car of your dreams. Follow this road map to discover the best deals.

Travelers Waste Money on This Product They Can Get Free

Karla Bowsher on August 7, 2018

Here’s how to avoid blowing money on a travel expense you might even already have in your wallet.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Use Savings to Pay Off My Mortgage?

Stacy Johnson on August 6, 2018

Which is better: Money in the bank, or a debt-free home? It depends. Here is some simple advice that will help you decide what to do.

How to Pay Off $10,000 in Debt Without Breaking a Sweat

Maryalene LaPonsie on August 5, 2018

With a few simple steps, paying off your debt can be a lot easier than you think.

Get a $250 Welcome Bonus With This Cash-Back Card — Just for Starters

Money Talks News on August 4, 2018

Get the welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, plus all the well-known benefits and protections of American Express.

2-Minute Money Manager: If I Co-Sign a Loan, Can I Protect Myself?

Stacy Johnson on August 1, 2018

Co-signing a loan means putting your credit on the line for someone else. You shouldn’t do it — but if you ignore that advice, here’s how to do it right.