Category: Borrow
The 2 Best Zero Interest Credit Cards for Ringing in 2019
Money Talks News on December 13, 2018
These cards will take the sting out of heavier spending during the holidays with zero percent interest on balances for a whopping 18 months.
2-Minute Money Manager: What’s the Fastest Way to Pay a Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson on December 10, 2018
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.
Should You Get a Store Credit Card? It’s Tempting
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 5, 2018
It seems like an easy way to get an extra 10 to 15 percent off your purchase, but will applying for that store credit card come back to bite you?
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Lend Money to My Kids?
Stacy Johnson 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.
7 Times It Makes Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
Emmet Pierce on December 1, 2018
Here are seven good reasons to get rid of your biggest financial obligation.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Cancel My Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson 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.
9 Ways to Pull Together the Down Payment for a Home
Marilyn Lewis on October 26, 2018
Where can you find a huge wad of cash for the down payment on a new home? We have some suggestions.
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 Worst and Best Ways to Destroy Debt
Angela Brandt on October 25, 2018
If you’re dealing with your debt the wrong way, you’re compounding the problem. Here are some bad ideas — and some much better ones — for eliminating debt.
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.
2-Minute Money Manager: Why Won’t My Credit Score Go Up?
Stacy Johnson on October 23, 2018
You’re doing everything perfectly, but your credit score isn’t perfect. What’s the problem? Here’s how to raise your credit score.
6 Silly Ways to Wreck Your Credit Without Realizing It
Chris Kissell on October 19, 2018
A tumbling credit score is deadly serious, but the way you arrive at such a free fall can be downright silly.
8 Easy Ways to Build Credit From Scratch
Allison Martin on October 12, 2018
These simple steps will help newcomers to the credit world — or those who are starting over — borrow money and build a credit history.
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?
Here Is the Best Way to Tackle Your Credit Card Debt
Brandon Ballenger on October 5, 2018
To figure out the best way to pay down debt, imagine yourself sailing in a storm-tossed sea and facing one big decision.
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.
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