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6 Steps to Giving Your Teen Credit
Angela Colley on August 31, 2012
Giving your teen a credit card can help them become a financially responsible adult – or wreck their credit. Here’s how to make sure they’re on the right path.
Credit Unions: Better for College Students – and Many Others
B.T. Ballenger on August 30, 2012
A study of student checking accounts found credit unions usually beat campus banks. Other results: Average credit union rates are better on EVERYTHING, from checking to loans and credit cards.
8 Ways to Earn More on Your Savings
Angela Colley on August 28, 2012
Interest rates for savers aren’t very interesting these days – less than 1 percent in most bank accounts. Here are some ideas to make more on your money.
Do Seniors Pay More for Checking?
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2012
Senior checking accounts are, at best, the same as basic accounts – and sometimes worse.
Ask an Expert: Should I Get a Secured Credit Card?
Jason Steele on August 16, 2012
A reader fell behind on her student loans and needs to rebuild her credit. Is a secured credit card the way to go?
Review: Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage Visa Signature
Jason Steele on August 6, 2013
The Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage Visa Signature Card offers plenty of perks. But it’s not for everyone.
4 Tips to Insure Your College Student – and Save
B.T. Ballenger on August 14, 2012
Classes start soon, so time for a pop quiz: Is your student properly insured? Here’s a cheat sheet.
Divorce: What It Really Costs
Guest Blogger on August 8, 2012
The average U.S. divorce costs $20,000. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it.
Ask Stacy: Help! They’re Wrecking My Credit!
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
“The man representing himself in court has a fool for a client.” This expression also applies to those representing themselves when dealing with collection agencies.
6 Free Ways to Protect Your Identity
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Identity theft affects millions, costs billions, and is a nightmare to sort out. But you can get protection – and it’s free.
Payday Loans: Still Popular, Still a Raw Deal
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Don’t get stuck in a cycle of debt – avoid loans with interest rates as high as 500 percent.
Online Mortgage and Rate Searches: The Big Lie?
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 6, 2012
If you rely on online interest rate searches to give you the best rates on savings accounts, mortgages, car loans, or credit cards, you really need to read this.
Will a $7 Billion Deal Make Credit Cards Cost More?
B.T. Ballenger on August 6, 2012
Visa and MasterCard agree to lower the fees they charge merchants to accept credit card payments – but they also let merchants charge cardholders more.
25 Simple Ways to Save an Extra $1,000
Angela Colley on June 30, 2021
How are you doing on your New Year’s resolution to save more money? If the answer is “not so great,” don’t worry – there’s still plenty of time to turn it around. Here are 25 tips that, used collectively, can easily make you a thousand dollars richer by the end of the year.
5 Ways to Get Cheap (or Free) Roadside Assistance
Angela Colley on July 30, 2020
When your car breaks down, getting it fixed is expensive enough – but so is just getting it towed to the mechanic. Here’s how to cheaply get off the hook the next time your car is on the hook.
8 Steps for a Mid-Year Money Checkup
Angela Colley on February 17, 2021
We’re halfway through the year – do you know where your money is? Take this eight-step, less-than-an-hour checkup and find out.
Review: PenFed Premium Travel Rewards AmEx
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
Can you get a credit card without going to a bank? Sure. But there’s a catch. (Isn’t there always?)
Ask an Expert: Which Cash-Back Card Is Best?
Jason Steele on June 18, 2012
Dave is a smart credit card user who never pays interest or annual fees. Which cash-back card will put the most money in his pocket?
Should You Invest in a Master Limited Partnership?
Guest Blogger on June 14, 2012
For all you yield-hungry but cautious investors, MLPs could be just what you need to add a little pep to your sagging portfolio.
29 Ways You Waste Cash
Angela Colley on June 13, 2012
Being smart with your money is easy on big purchases. But what about all the little ways you can leak cash? Here’s how to plug the holes.
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