Credit and Debit

Anyone who has spent any time as an underclassman on a college campus knows that the decision on whether or not to get a credit card is one you must make very quickly. That’s because banks and credit card companies flood college campuses with credit card offers. There are pros and cons to signing up… Read More

While it is never a good idea to spend more than you can afford at any given time, credit cards are an important financial tool for the savvy consumer. But getting denied for a credit card is a sign that something is wrong, and should be addressed. Michael Pruser, writing on www.fivecentnickel.com, lists five common… Read More

Many Americans at one point or another will go into debt. It’s a slippery slope and some are unable to dig themselves out of debt quickly enough to avoid the eventual harassing calls from debt collectors. In fact, as many as one third of all consumers have received one of these calls in the last twelve… Read More

Studies of financial behavior have indicated for years that American’s spend more money when they rely on credit cards than when they rely on cash. Credit cards allow us to put off the pain of paying for something, while still getting the immediate satisfaction that whatever we’re buying brings. A simple solution for spending less… Read More

Do you travel a lot for work or to see family in another part of the country? Or would you like to be able to afford to travel more? Most people would like to be able to travel more than they do. But the truth is, it’s expensive, and it can feel like a waste… Read More

Credit is an important part of an individual’s financial life. As Americans, we use it to finance all of our larger purchases, and some of our smaller ones. Whether you’re talking about everyday credit card purchases, a mortgage, or car loan, one of the most important aspects to consider is the interest rate. Interest rates… Read More

We know that credit scores are important. And most advice you will find online deal with the things that you can do to lower your rate. But the best advice you will ever hear is advice that will help you avoid the crucial missteps that hurt your credit score in the first place. Thankfully, Connie… Read More

A credit score is a portrait of someone’s credit history, valued as a round number between 300 and 850. Your score is used primarily by creditors as a way of determining how likely you are to pay off your debts. This, in turn, determines what kind of loans will be available to you. There are… Read More

Picking the right credit card is an important part of managing your money. Credit cards are critical for building your personal credit, a step towards owning a car or home, or getting a good rate on a loan of any kind. But with all the credit cards out there, how is anyone supposed to choose… Read More