Reader Phillip writes: “In this economy, I am concerned about getting a loan for a car and a house because of tighter lending restrictions being put out by lenders. If I am trying to build up my credit score, what kinds of things should I be doing to avoid damaging my score?”
That’s a great [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this will be a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the Biodegradable Discover More Card, which offers an intro 0% APR on [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this is a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the Escape by Discover Card, which offers a 0% Intro APR* applied to [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this will be a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the Pulaski Bank Visa Card, which offers a 0% APR for 6 [...]
Yes, I watched Oprah. My mom called me and said I should Tivo Oprah because Suze Orman was going to be on talking about financial planning during these tough economic times. One of the biggest points she made during the entire hour was how she was now telling people to STOP trying to [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this will be a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the Visa Black Card, which has 0% APR for 6 Billing Cycles [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this will be a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the Miles by Discover Card, which has a 0% Intro APR that [...]
Last week, my friend No Credit Needed had a post up about How to Break The Credit Card Habit, and it was such a great post that I wanted to both share it with you guys and add my own thoughts on it. I don’t have a problem with credit cards at all, as [...]
In the last month or so, I have gotten a few emails asking why I talk about using credit cards on this site. I took the time to answer the people directly, but I wanted to mention it here just in case there was anyone else wondering. I am not, contrary to what [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, this will be a new feature every week about different credit cards. This week’s card is the IberiaBank Visa Gold Cash Back Rewards Card, which has a 0% APR [...]
Since I get emails all the time asking about different credit cards and if people should be signing up for this, that, or the other one, I am going to start a new feature every week about different credit cards. I am going to research different cards and then present the ones that I think [...]
In today’s economy, credit card companies are changing interest rates at whim (at least until the new credit card laws go into effect…in July 2010. Way to go Federal Reserve, nothing but speed for you guys!), changing their terms and conditions, and canceling or closing accounts, all in an effort to control their debt load. [...]
This guest post was written by PT Money, who wants you to Save Money, Get Out of Debt, and Live a Frugal Life
Credit card reward programs can be an excellent way to bring in a little extra money each year. Depending on your reward program and how much you spend, you can earn $500, [...]
Credit cards are convenient – there is no denying that. With a credit card in your wallet, you have some semblance of security, knowing you have funds in the event of an emergency or when you do not have cash on hand. There is a safety in knowing your credit card company will back you [...]
You know you are going to buy presents for the holidays, even if you spend less than you normally do. But by using the right card, and as long as you pay off the credit card before interest is due, you can actually get a percentage of your purchases back by using cash-back credit cards. [...]
