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Gift Card Fees and Limits Explained
Brandon Ballenger on November 20, 2012
Find out how much you can put on certain gift cards, what the fees are, if and when they expire, and more.
Banks Offer More Credit for Sandy Victims
Brandon Ballenger on November 2, 2012
But don’t let your credit get swept away with the storm. Cheaper options may be available from charities and the government.
Chase Waives Fees for Hurricane Victims
Brandon Ballenger on October 29, 2012
Chase customers in the Northeast may avoid some fees incurred because of the storm.
Ask Stacy: Is It Legal for Banks to Stack the Deck?
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 2, 2012
For years it’s been common practice for banks to clear checks and debit card transactions to maximize overdraft charges. Is it legal?
Bank of America Kills Zombies
Brandon Ballenger on August 23, 2012
The megabank got some braaaains and promised to stop reopening accounts consumers have closed.
Ask an Expert: Best Credit Card After Bankruptcy?
Jason Steele on August 9, 2012
A reader is exiting bankruptcy and looking to re-enter the credit card market. But should she?
Ask an Expert: Best Credit Card After a Bankruptcy?
Jason Steele on May 9, 2012
A reader has just gone through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How soon until she can apply for a credit card?
Up-Front Credit Card Fees? Here’s a Better Option
Jason Steele on April 18, 2012
If you don’t qualify for the best credit cards on the market, don’t settle for the worst. Check out secured cards as an option.
Review: IberiaBank Visa Platinum Rewards Card
Jason Steele on April 10, 2012
A little-known bank is trying to do something that its bigger competitors haven’t been able to pull off: a credit card with decent rewards and a low interest rate.
Beating the Banks: Microloans
Brandon Ballenger on March 21, 2012
What’s better than earning a higher interest rate on your savings? Helping a worthy entrepreneur while you do it. Microloans offer the opportunity to beat the banks while you save the world.
How to Avoid Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Jason Steele on January 13, 2012
International travelers aren’t the only ones who need to be aware of unnecessary credit card fees. Did you know that shopping from home can still cost you a “foreign transaction fee”?
What to Watch For When Your Bank Merges
Michael Koretzky on December 28, 2011
If you haven’t had your bank merge with another in your lifetime – well, you haven’t lived all that long. If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
How Banks Are Taking a Cut of Charitable Giving – and 6 Ways to Avoid It
Jason Steele on December 22, 2011
Your credit card issuer profits off every transaction – even when you donate to a nonprofit. Here’s how to make sure more of your money is getting to the people who need it.
Denied For a Credit Card? 5 Steps to Get Your Bank to Change Its Mind
Jason Steele on December 15, 2011
Don’t let a bank’s computer get away with a bad decision about your good credit. Give them a call and offer them a good reason to change their mind. If you have a high credit score and a good payment history, they probably will.
Overdraft Fees on the Rise
Guest Blogger on December 14, 2011
Just when you thought overdraft fees were a controversy of the past…
Another Protest Against Big Banks This Weekend
Guest Blogger on December 9, 2011
The outrage toward large banks continues, with another protest planned for Sunday called “Balance Transfer Day.” But before you participate, be aware of the pitfalls of transferring your balance to another bank.
4 Credit Cards With High Annual Fees That Are Good for You
Jason Steele on December 8, 2011
These cards have high annual fees, but don’t cut them up until you price them out – they could be worth your while.
Want to Manage Your Money Without a Bank? Try Walmart
Brandon Ballenger on December 1, 2011
People who either don’t trust or can’t afford to rely on a bank have traditionally used pay-day lenders and check-cashing stores instead. Now some of them are using one of few companies with revenues that surpass even Bank of America: Walmart.
One Thing Bank of America Is Good For
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 25, 2011
Back in December of 2008, I bought 400 shares of Bank of America at a bargain price. Or so I thought. At least I found one silver lining in an otherwise very dark cloud.
5 Reasons to Move to a Web-Only Bank – and 3 Reasons You Might Not Want To
Jason Steele on November 4, 2011
With many Americans wanting to throw bricks at brick-and-mortar banks, maybe it’s time you consider an Internet-only bank.
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