Ask an Expert: What Credit Card Should I Use Abroad?

on November 15, 2012

One reader asks about what she should know before using a credit card in Europe.

10 Popular Money Questions Answered

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

on September 24, 2012

Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.

Could Mortgage Rates Hit 2 percent?

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

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!

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?

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

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?

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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