Ask Stacy: Should I Transfer to a Zero-Interest Credit Card?

on January 31, 2018

Why would you pay interest on a credit card balance when you can transfer to a card with a zero-percent promotional rate?

Life Too Complicated? 5 Simple Credit Cards

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.

The Top 5 Airline Mileage Credit Cards

on September 24, 2013

The only thing better than traveling for vacation is doing it free. Choose one of these cards to get where you’re going faster.

5 Credit Cards With Low Interest Rates

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.

10 Best Free Online Budget Tools

on February 29, 2012

Need help saving, paying down debt, or just keeping tabs on your money? Don’t go it alone: There’s free help at your fingertips.

How to Stop Getting Buried in Credit Card Offers

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

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.

Zero-Percent, Fee-Free Credit Card Balance Transfers Are Back

on February 19, 2012

Credit cards with zero-percent interest rates and no-fee balance transfers are making a comeback. Here are two examples, complete with a plain-English translation of the fine print.

3 Cool Current Credit Card Perks

on February 1, 2012

Got a Visa? You can get 20 percent off your next flight. Plus, two other ways to get some free money with your American Express card.

Top 10 Debit and Credit Card Stories of 2011

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.

5 Credit Card Predictions for 2012

on December 29, 2011

Credit card reward programs are an ever-shifting landscape. Here’s are some trends to watch for in 2012.

Denied For a Credit Card? 5 Steps to Get Your Bank to Change Its Mind

on December 15, 2011

Don’t let a bank’s computer get away with a bad decision about your good credit. Give them a call and offer them a good reason to change their mind. If you have a high credit score and a good payment history, they probably will.

4 Credit Cards With High Annual Fees That Are Good for You

on September 24, 2013

These cards have high annual fees, but don’t cut them up until you price them out – they could be worth your while.

4 Reasons Credit Cards Are Better Than Ever Before

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.

5 Tips for Using Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping

on November 25, 2011

Here’s how you can turn your holiday spending into even bigger credit card rewards than usual.

How to Pick the Perfect Credit Card

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.

10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Credit Card Debt

on November 18, 2011

Credit cards are Santa’s little helpers at holiday shopping time, but they can turn you into a grinch when the bills come due.

A Simple Trick to Get Your Credit Card Interest Charges Waived

on November 7, 2012

It’s amazing what you can get when you just ask for it. But can it work even with greedy, heartless credit card companies? Sure – because they’re not greedy and heartless.

How to Pick the Best Layaway Plan

on November 10, 2011

Even during the holidays, layaway isn’t always worth it. Sometimes you’re better off paying with your credit card. But if you’re considering layaway, here’s how to do your homework first so you get the best value for your money.

Credit Scores: 9 Things That Don’t Matter, 5 That Do

on November 9, 2011

There are a lot of misconceptions about credit scores. Some people believe everything from where they live to the color of their skin affects their score. Here’s what influences scores, what doesn’t, and what you can do to improve yours.

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