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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.
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.
If I Co-Sign a Loan, Can I Protect Myself?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 30, 2020
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.
What to Do When Debt Collectors Call — Even If You Don’t Owe Money
Jim Gold on August 27, 2020
You can turn the tables on aggressive debt collectors. Here’s what you should know — even if you have no outstanding debts.
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.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should We Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay Off Credit Cards?
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
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.
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.
Another Reason to ‘Just Say No’ to Buying a Home
Karla Bowsher on November 2, 2020
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 CPA on November 2, 2020
Mortgage insurance pays your mortgage if you die. Sounds logical. Here’s why it’s not.
2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Get a Socially Responsible Credit Card?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 28, 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 November 16, 2021
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.
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
MTN Staff on May 5, 2021
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 June 11, 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.
5 Credit Card Mistakes Experts Never Make
Jason Steele on May 29, 2018
Credit cards are valuable tools, but they’re also misunderstood. Here are five expensive foibles to avoid.
6 Companies That Give Free Credit Scores to the General Public
Karla Bowsher on May 21, 2018
These institutions offer free credit scores to all — even if you are not a customer. Here’s how it works, along with other ways to learn your score for $0.
How to Avoid Missing Out on Travel Freebies
Karla Bowsher on May 21, 2018
About 1 in 3 consumers could be enjoying more getaways for less money. Find out how to avoid this mistake.
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