5 Tips to Find the Best Prepaid Card

on February 14, 2013

Prepaid cards can be a useful alternative to credit cards and checking accounts, but they vary radically in cost and convenience. Here’s what to look for.

Why You Should Ignore Credit Repair Ads + 3 Steps to Fix Your Credit Free

on February 13, 2013

There’s nothing any company can do to repair your credit that you can’t do yourself free. Here are three simple steps to repair your credit.

Best Buy Accidentally Gave Away $50 Off Coupons

on January 30, 2013

Last week, couponers went a little crazy with an infinitely reuseable discount – until they were shut down.

Review: Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

on November 19, 2020

Capital One offers a card with miles that can be used on any airline. But is that a deal worth taking?

Watch for Credit Card Skimming Scams

on January 28, 2013

ATMs can be used to rip off customers if a criminal tampers with them. Here’s what to do.

Why You Should Consider a Business Credit Card, Even If You Don’t Own a Business

on January 10, 2013

Think business credit cards are only for CEOs? Think again.

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Card to Pay Down Debt?

on December 20, 2012

Can a credit card help you eliminate debt? Used properly, there’s one that can.

Ask an Expert: I Have Great Credit. Why Did a Credit Card Reject Me?

on December 6, 2012

This reader has a high credit score, but a recent card application was rejected. What’s going on here?

Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Reward Card If You Don’t Carry a Balance?

on November 29, 2012

If you pay your balance in full, you deserve some great rewards.

Ask an Expert: How Do I Negotiate a Better Deal on the Cards I Have?

on November 22, 2012

Want a higher credit limit? A lower interest rate? Just ask!

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.

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: Best Card for Airline Points?

on October 18, 2012

How do you earn rewards with an airline that has no frequent flier program?

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?

Ask an Expert: Help, I Want More Credit Card Points!

on September 24, 2013

Kyle and his wife want to earn as many credit card rewards as possible. Here’s how they can.

Review: Capital One Platinum Prestige Credit Card

on November 19, 2020

Looking for a balance transfer offer with no annual fee? The Capital One Platinum Prestige card might be for you.

Ask an Expert: Overseas With No Credit Card Fees

on September 6, 2012

A reader is traveling out of the country and wants to avoid credit card fees. It’s easier than he thinks.

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?

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in September

on September 4, 2012

We’ve mined the archives of sales and coupons from the past few summers to find out the best and worst things to buy this month.

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