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How Do You Compare? Average Retiree Savings, Home Equity and Other Balances
Kathleen Coxwell on December 18, 2020
Find out how your accounts and investments compare with those of most retirees.
How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster
CreditCards.com on April 28, 2020
Millions of Americans are still waiting for their coronavirus stimulus payments to come in. If you’re one of them, you can try entering your bank account info on the IRS website. And if you don’t have a bank, you can have your payment sent to a prepaid card.
6 Steps to Help a Teenager Build Credit
Angela Colley on July 9, 2019
Here’s the safe and sane path for parents to help teenagers become financially responsible.
12 Ways Donald Trump Is Crushing Consumers
Stacy Johnson CPA on April 14, 2017
Love him or hate him, you can’t deny that President Trump is attacking regulations and funding that was intended to help regular American consumers.
The IRS Is Calling! Here’s What to Do
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 15, 2017
People across the country are getting threatening calls from people claiming to be IRS agents. What to do if you are on the receiving end.
Consumer Protections Under Threat From Executive Order
Geof Wheelwright on February 7, 2017
Initiatives by President Donald Trump and GOP lawmakers promise major changes to financial regulations that could undermine some recent consumer protections.
American Express Cardholders Get 2 Free Rides From the Airport
Chris Kissell on November 18, 2016
Planning to travel this holiday season? American Express is offering cardholders a gift that can save them up to $130.
How to Buy on Craigslist and Not Get Scammed
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2015
Five tips help you safely use this awesome tool that connects buyers and sellers.
Happy Birthday to the Federal Agency That Works for Your Wallet
Karla Bowsher on July 21, 2015
If you’re a consumer, it pays to learn what the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can do for you — and your wallet. Here are three key free resources CFPB offers.
The Mortgage Companies That Prompt the Most Complaints
Karla Bowsher on July 16, 2015
Two of the nation’s biggest banks are among the lenders that give homeowners the biggest headaches.
What Starbucks Hacks Can Teach all of Us
Bob Sullivan on May 29, 2015
Two incidents recently involving gift cards and mobile payments show why it’s so important that consumers keep a careful eye on their money — in all its forms.
Charge It and Help the Environment: This New Card is Earth Friendly
Guest Blogger on January 30, 2015
Every dollar you spend with this card helps save the planet.
5 Ways Your Kid Can Hurt Your Credit
Guest Blogger on November 20, 2014
Don’t let your children ruin the good credit score you’ve worked hard to build. Here’s what you can do to prevent it from happening.
The Crime Americans Worry About Most Is the Hacking a Credit Card
Krystal Steinmetz on October 31, 2014
Twenty-seven percent told Gallup that they or someone in their home has had credit card information stolen in a hack attack on a store in the last year.
Is This a Major Flaw in Mobile Banking?
Guest Blogger on March 5, 2014
Mobile banking has, in some cases, resulted in checks being cashed both electronically and over the counter. What’s a consumer to do?
5 Creative Ways to Give Cash for Christmas
Guest Blogger on December 19, 2013
We searched for the best and most thoughtful ways to give cash for Christmas. Here are five that are especially memorable.
1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks
Marilyn Lewis on October 23, 2013
If you’ve been rejected by banks, the bitter truth is that you may not have many options. But there are some things you can do.
Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast
Marilyn Lewis on October 4, 2013
When a regular paycheck suddenly disappears, you’ve got to make some quick adjustments. Here’s what to do.
Sick of Your Bank? 4 Alternatives to Megabanks
Brandon Ballenger on September 27, 2013
If you’re sick of the fees and other efforts by big banks to make more money at your expense, you have options.
Credit Card Application Denied? Be Sure to Ask Why
Guest Blogger on August 8, 2013
You might get a different response to your application if you place a call and explain to a real person why you deserve to have the card.
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