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Ask an Expert: What Credit Card Should I Use Abroad?
Jason Steele on November 15, 2012
One reader asks about what she should know before using a credit card in Europe.
10 Popular Money Questions Answered
Renee Morad on November 14, 2012
Should you use a cash-back or rewards credit card? Buy or lease a car? Give your kids allowance or pay for chores? Here are the quick answers to some common money questions.
Review: USAA Rewards American Express
Jason Steele on August 28, 2013
USAA offers credit card users an alternative to major banks. But is it a good deal?
Tricks of the Trade: Credit Cards
Jeffrey Trull on January 29, 2014
Every business has tricks of the trade, and credit cards are no exception. Learning the techniques purveyors of plastic use to separate you from your money will make you a smarter consumer.
Ask an Expert: How Do I Get a No-Fee Balance Transfer?
Jason Steele on November 5, 2012
You have to look pretty hard to find the only no-fee balance transfer card left.
Government Agency Gets Consumers $425 Million Back
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been busy lately. Here’s a round-up of the money they’ve reclaimed for consumers from unfair credit practices.
Will Your Airline Cancel a $7,000 Flight over a $5 Charge?
Jason Steele on October 22, 2012
Some airlines are beefing up their anti-fraud measures. Ignorance of the rules could potentially leave you standing at the gate.
Review: Visa Black Card
Jason Steele on October 9, 2012
The Visa Black card is one good-looking credit card. But its beauty is only skin-deep.
Walmart’s Got a New Prepaid Card
B.T. Ballenger on October 8, 2012
The company’s partnering with American Express to offer a new option: Bluebird. See how its fees stack up to the others.
21 Things You Should Never Pay For
Stacy Johnson CPA on October 5, 2012
While the best things in life are always free, so is lots of other stuff. If you want to find some extra money in your budget, stop paying for things you could get for nothing.
30 Tips to Save $500 by Christmas
Angela Colley on October 1, 2012
Worried you won’t have the cash you need to get your holiday shopping done this year? Start now and bank $500 by Christmas.
Discover to Refund $200 Million
B.T. Ballenger on September 25, 2012
Have you purchased Discover credit card protection or credit monitoring since December 2007? You might be getting some money back.
The State of Checking Accounts
B.T. Ballenger on September 24, 2012
A new survey takes a look at trends in banking fees and what it takes to keep a free account.
The 7 Smartest Ways to Borrow
Renee Morad on September 24, 2012
Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.
Could Mortgage Rates Hit 2 percent?
Dan Schointuch on September 21, 2012
With mortgage interest rates matching or beating their record lows, there’s never been a better time to finance a house. But will rates fall further?
The 7 Dumbest Ways to Borrow Money
Angela Colley on September 24, 2012
In a bind? Borrow from these lenders and you’ll probably end up worse off.
Ask an Expert: My Credit Card Won’t Work Overseas!
Jason Steele on September 20, 2012
A reader and her company need a credit card that works overseas. Are there any that can do the trick?
Why Do the Rich Invest Offshore?
Angela Colley on September 10, 2012
Have Mitt Romney’s offshore accounts sparked a desire to open your own? Here’s a bit of background on why the rich invest offshore, and why you probably can’t.
7 Reasons Why Your Credit Card Doesn’t Stink
Jason Steele on September 5, 2012
Many people have had it with their credit cards. But are they really all that bad?
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Guest Blogger on September 5, 2012
No, it’s not a double 401(k). It’s a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
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