Identity Theft ››

Having your possessions stolen is a harrowing experience. Theft obviously deprives you of property, but perhaps even worse, it shakes your confidence in your fellow human being. You may experience such emotions as fear, anger and anxiety. When someone steals a material possession,
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Credit Reporting Agencies ››

Having access to credit can help us get the things we need and want. In addition to borrowing money for purchasing a home we can use it to buy everything from vacations to groceries. And increasingly, our ability to rent an apartment
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Watch Out for No Interest Credit Cards ››

“No payments for twelve months” screams the ad for that great-looking living room you’ve been eyeing. If that’s the case, you figure, then why not furnish the rest of your home while you’re at it? After all, you can enjoy your new
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Is a Debit Card a Good Choice? ››

Debit cards are a good choice if managing money and your credit is a problem for you. Debit cards are linked to your checking account. You can use them as credit cards if they contain a Visa or MasterCard logo
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Keep Track of Your Debit Card ››

Plastic money is accepted everywhere these days. Many merchants even prefer it to checks. That’s why your new debit Visa or MasterCard is such a convenience. The merchant runs it through like a credit card, but the funds come out of your
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Manage Your Credit ››

With home foreclosures skyrocketing and individuals falling behind with their credit card payments, there is no shame in asking for help. We would all like to believe we can handle any situation, any crisis. But all too often our pride gets in
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Request an Interest Rate Reduction ››

One of the primary concerns facing consumers today as a result of the economic crisis is how to save money. While some have speculated interest rates on credit cards would be lower as a result of the Federal Reserve lowering its rate,
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Watch Out for Credit Card Fees ››

Credit card companies find ingenious ways to get extra money out of cardholders — and they’re all legal. If you haven’t reviewed your account statement lately or read the fine print on the fee-disclosure booklet, you may be surprised to know how
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