Senior woman counting cash
How Do You Compare? Average Retiree Savings, Home Equity and Other Balances

on December 18, 2020

Find out how your accounts and investments compare with those of most retirees.

How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster
How to Get Your Stimulus Check Faster

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.

Teen with credit card
6 Steps to Help a Teenager Build Credit

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
12 Ways Donald Trump Is Crushing Consumers

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
The IRS Is Calling! Here’s What to Do

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
Consumer Protections Under Threat From Executive Order

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
American Express Cardholders Get 2 Free Rides From the Airport

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
How to Buy on Craigslist and Not Get Scammed

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
Happy Birthday to the Federal Agency That Works for Your Wallet

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
The Mortgage Companies That Prompt the Most Complaints

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
What Starbucks Hacks Can Teach all of Us

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
Charge It and Help the Environment: This New Card is Earth Friendly

on January 30, 2015

Every dollar you spend with this card helps save the planet.

5 Ways Your Kid Can Hurt Your Credit
5 Ways Your Kid Can Hurt Your Credit

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
The Crime Americans Worry About Most Is the Hacking a Credit Card

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?
Is This a Major Flaw in Mobile Banking?

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
5 Creative Ways to Give Cash for Christmas

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.

Broke man overwhelmed by bills
1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks

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
Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast

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
Sick of Your Bank? 4 Alternatives to Megabanks

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
Credit Card Application Denied? Be Sure to Ask Why

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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