6 Secrets to Managing Multiple Credit Cards

on November 4, 2013

If you have wondered how other people juggle multiple credit cards, wonder no more.

5 Reasons You’ll Want a Credit Card During the Zombie Apocalypse

on October 31, 2013

When zombies start to roam the earth, here are five ways your credit card could keep you alive.

Business Credit Cards Often Have Big Fees, High Interest

on October 22, 2013

They may come with business-oriented perks, but aren’t required to have the same protections consumer cards do. Rates can be higher and terms can change in a blink.

That $20 FICO Credit Score Isn’t Just Expensive — It May Be Useless

on September 27, 2013

FICO demands $20 to see your credit score. What they’re not telling you: The score your lenders are using to judge you may be entirely different.

Not Using Credit Card Rewards? You’re Leaving Money on the Table

on December 11, 2013

Picking the right plastic can get you some nice perks. We have 10 tips to help you get the most out of your credit card.

Chase Ordered to Refund $309 Million to Credit Card Customers

on September 19, 2013

Yet another big bank is in trouble with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the way it sold credit card add-on products to customers.

How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

on September 12, 2013

Having more than 1 credit card isn’t essential to building good credit, but it does provide some benefits.

Why Disputing an Error in Your Credit Report Has Been a Frustrating Experience

on September 6, 2013

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has warned companies that provide information to credit bureaus that they need to do a better job of investigating mistakes in credit reports.

Review: Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card

on August 27, 2013

It’s a nice cash-back card for people whose credit is good but not quite excellent. However, it has an annual fee.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Cancel a Credit Card?

on January 31, 2018

When you want to stop using a credit card, you just cut it up, right? Not quite. Here’s how to do it right.

Review: Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card

on August 20, 2013

This is one of the best cash-back credit cards on the market today.

Ask an Expert: Should I Lower My Credit Limit to Help Rein in My Spending?

on April 30, 2020

You may think you’re reducing your temptation to overspend by lowering your available credit. But that’s not the only potential result to consider.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Business Credit Card for Startups?

on August 8, 2013

One card in particular offers plenty of bonus rewards in categories where a new business will likely spend a lot of money.

The 5 Most Common Hidden Credit Card Charges

on August 5, 2013

These sneaky charges amount to more than $14 billion on consumers’ credit cards in a year. Are they popping up on your bills?

Ask an Expert: Can I Build Credit as an Authorized User?

on January 31, 2018

There are some issues to consider being going this route to build a stellar credit history.

The Best and Worst Prepaid Cards

on July 31, 2013

Prepaid cards are known for coming with a lot of fees — but some aren’t so bad, Consumer Reports says.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August

on July 30, 2013

Consider yourself a very smart shopper if you’ve held off buying items like grills, patio furniture and back-to-school supplies and clothes. Huge discounts are coming.

Ask an Expert: Should I Close My Old Credit Cards?

on July 25, 2013

You may not realize how much those old cards can boost your credit scores.

Why Do Credit Cards Expire?

on July 23, 2013

Some of the reasons credit cards carry an expiration date may surprise you.

9 Stupid Things You’re Doing With Your Credit Card

on July 17, 2013

You’re wasting money or exposing yourself to identity theft if you’re guilty of these less than best practices.

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