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New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on January 19, 2015
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
What Kids Should Know About Money at Every Age and Stage
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 14, 2015
Getting your kids off to a good start in life requires more than simply putting food on the table and a roof over their heads. Make sure they leave the house with money smarts as well.
College Students: Are You Making These 9 Money Mistakes?
Allison Martin on January 12, 2015
Chances are you headed off to college without a solid education in personal finance and money management. Don’t start out adulthood by digging yourself into a hole.
Kick the Habit: 7 Steps to Wean Yourself From Credit Cards
Kentin Waits on January 9, 2015
Easy credit, the tendency to overspend, and the overwhelming acceptance of plastic as a means to pay for everything from home repairs to hamburgers have helped make consumer indebtedness a chronic condition. Here’s how to break free.
2 Services That Protect Grandma From Money-Stealing Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
There are services available to help stop elder fraud in its tracks. Could they help you or someone you know?
The 10 States With the Highest Credit Card Delinquency Rates
Guest Blogger on January 1, 2015
Missing credit card bill payments will seriously hurt your credit score, but the sooner you get back on track, the less of an impact it will have.
8 Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
Allison Martin on December 30, 2014
Prepaid debit cards have been criticized for having excessive fees, but that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth considering. Here’s why.
10 Smart Year-End Money Moves You Can Make During Commercial Breaks
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 26, 2014
Making smart year-end money moves doesn’t require a lot of time. In fact, you can give yourself a year-end review and makeover during commercial breaks while you’re watching TV.
Consumer Reports Doesn’t Recommend Gift Cards — Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on December 18, 2014
Although gift cards are the go-to gift, they have a lot of drawbacks. We’ll tell you why cash or a check may be a better option.
Here’s Why Hotels Put That Mysterious ‘Hold’ on Your Credit Card
Christopher Elliott on December 11, 2014
Many hotels place a pending charge on your credit card that’s far in excess of the cost of the room.
6 Tips to Make Gift Cards More Personal
Guest Blogger on December 6, 2014
People love to give gift cards even though they seem like a gift that didn’t require a lot of thought. Here’s how to make them more personal.
4 Student Loan Debt Collection Tricks
Guest Blogger on December 1, 2014
The anti-borrower behavior of some private companies used by the federal government to service and collect student loans has been exposed.
New Payday Loan Service Charges Zero. Too Good to Be True?
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 28, 2014
We often talk about predatory payday lenders, but one company has launched a service with no mandatory fees. Should you use it?
11 Signs You’re On the Brink of a Financial Meltdown
Allison Martin on November 25, 2014
Are you a short distance from financial self-destruction? Here’s how to tell — and the steps to take to turn it around.
5 Ways Your Kid Can Hurt Your Credit
Guest Blogger on November 20, 2014
Don’t let your children ruin the good credit score you’ve worked hard to build. Here’s what you can do to prevent it from happening.
Men Are Better Than Women at Managing Credit Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2014
A new survey shows men are more responsible when it comes to credit card behavior.
If Fuel Costs Are Lower, What’s Keeping Airfares Sky High?
Christopher Elliott on November 19, 2014
The price of fuel doesn’t affect airfares the way it used to. Here’s why.
Consumer Bureau Proposes New Protections for Users of Prepaid Cards
Krystal Steinmetz on November 13, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants prepaid card users to have financial protections similar to those enjoyed by consumers who have bank accounts and credit cards.
Apple Pay Blocked at CVS, Rite Aid
Krystal Steinmetz on October 27, 2014
Just a week after its launch, Apple’s mobile payment system has been disabled by some retailers.
7 Reasons Why Your Debt Repayment Plan Isn’t Working
Allison Martin on October 24, 2014
Drowning in debt? Here are some mistakes that could be hindering you from eliminating those outstanding balances.
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