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Life Too Complicated? 5 Simple Credit Cards
Jason Steele on April 12, 2012
Most credit cards come with complex terms and conditions, not to mention punishing fees. Here are five cards that get back to basics with simple terms, few fees, and low rates.
5 Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates
Jason Steele on June 4, 2012
Why pay more interest than you have to? If you’re carrying a balance on your credit card, get the lowest APR possible. Here are five examples.
Tax Hacks 2012: 11 Common Mistakes That Can Cost You
B.T. Ballenger on February 24, 2012
Taxes are complicated and you’re in a hurry: a recipe for error. Mistakes happen – but avoid the obvious ones to maximize the money and minimize the wait.
How to Stop Getting Buried in Credit Card Offers
Guest Blogger on February 22, 2012
If your mailbox is full of credit card offers, you can make them go away – and you probably should, since the “deals” they offer aren’t always the best.
5 Great Credit Cards With No Annual Fee
Jason Steele on February 19, 2012
Why pay a yearly fee just to have a piece of plastic? Here are the latest, greatest no-annual-fee credit cards you can get right now.
Tax Hacks 2012: Kiss Refund Loans Goodbye
B.T. Ballenger on February 17, 2012
Another awful “tax product” is finally getting flushed down the drain – this is the last year any major tax prep service will offer refund anticipation loans, which come with fees equivalent to 150 percent interest rates.
Lawsuits and Credit Cards: The Winners and Losers
Guest Blogger on February 17, 2012
From overdraft fees to arbitration clauses, judges are shaping the credit card industry more than ever before.
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
B.T. Ballenger on January 27, 2012
Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that’s all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.
Another Swipe Fee Battle Unfolding
Guest Blogger on January 27, 2012
This time, the fight isn’t between banks and their overburdened customers. Now the banks are battling retailers.
Your USPS Money Order Is Lost. What Now?
Angela Colley on July 31, 2020
So your USPS money order is lost in the mail somewhere? You can get a replacement, but it’s going to take some work.
5 Ways I’m a Personal Finance Daredevil
Len Penzo on January 19, 2012
Sometimes, risks pay off – playing it safe can actually cost you instead of save you. Here are the money menaces I stare down without blinking.
Resolutions 2012 – 4 Steps to Saving More
B.T. Ballenger on January 16, 2012
Still haven’t made a New Year’s resolution? Well, the Chinese New Year is Jan. 23 – good enough. But instead of the Year of the Dragon, make it the Year of Savings.
Top 10 Debit and Credit Card Stories of 2011
LowCards.com on January 13, 2012
It wasn’t the best of times, and it also wasn’t the worst. But it may have been the busiest for your credit and debit cards.
Your Paycheck Bounced: What Now?
Angela Colley on January 11, 2012
Didn’t realize a paycheck could bounce? Me either. But at least you can get what’s coming to you – if you follow these 8 steps.
Money Hacks 2012 – 8 Shortcuts to Getting Richer
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 4, 2021
They’re called “hacks”: clever solutions to tricky problems. Here are some of my favorites to help you save more or spend less.
Gift Cards: Use Them Before You Lose Them
LowCards.com on January 6, 2012
Some gifts keep on giving. Others – like gift cards – can actually cost you if you don’t use them within a year. If you were given a gift card over the holidays, better read on.
Strange Travel Stories of 2011 – and How to Avoid Them in 2012
Jason Steele on January 2, 2012
In 2011, it was proven once again that truth is stranger than fiction. If we can learn a few lessons about these bizarre travel stories, perhaps we can reach our destinations without generating new ones.
5 Credit Card Predictions for 2012
Jason Steele on December 29, 2011
Credit card reward programs are an ever-shifting landscape. Here’s are some trends to watch for in 2012.
Getting in Shape Without the Gym
Guest Blogger on December 28, 2011
It’s that time of year again – when you want to slim down, but often end up trimming your wallet more than your waistline. Forget the gym – watch this fitness expert as she gives you the how-to on getting in shape at home or anywhere.
Ask Stacy: Help…My Credit History Disappeared!
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
It’s great when bad marks gradually fall off your credit history. Not so great? When your entire credit history is sucked into some credit bureau black hole.
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