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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.
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.
4 Reasons Credit Cards Are Better Than Ever Before
Jason Steele on December 1, 2011
When the Card Act of 2009 became law, many predicted that tighter regulations would force banks to increase fees and curtail rewards. Fortunately, the opposite has happened.
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Jason Steele on November 25, 2011
Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.
How to Pick the Perfect Credit Card
Jason Steele on November 7, 2012
With banks fiercely competing for your business, you can choose the best credit card to help you get out of debt or to earn rewards – but not both.
Amazon Revolutionizes Books…Again
Dan Schointuch on November 8, 2011
Amazon hopes to marry the benefits of a traditional public library with the advantages of the digital age.
A Mortgage Primer: 3 Traps and 3 Tips
Jason Steele on October 28, 2011
Getting a mortgage is the biggest financial decision most of us are likely to make in our lifetime. Here’s how to avoid the biggest mistakes.
Why I’m Still a Happy Renter: 4 Tips for the Apartment Hunt
B.T. Ballenger on October 21, 2011
Experts suggest potential homebuyers should snatch up cheap homes at low interest rates now – and that’s fine if you have the cash. But there are plenty of great rentals seeking tenants for low rents right now, if you know how to look.
Chargeback: Your Secret Weapon Against Unscrupulous Merchants
Jason Steele on June 28, 2014
If you think consumers have no rights, you’ve never heard about “chargebacks.” All you need is a credit card and proof that a merchant isn’t delivering what they promised.
Financial Tips for Recent College Graduates and Their Parents
LowCards.com on October 14, 2011
College seniors who graduate in December are halfway through their final semester. Are they ready for the Real World? Are their parents?
13 Tips to Help Seniors Manage Debt
LowCards.com on October 7, 2011
If you’re a senior facing financial issues, or care for one who is, here are some tips that will help.
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