Credit cards provide us with a great deal of convenience in our day to day lives. Instead of having to carry around our checkbook, or constantly run to the ATM to make sure we have enough cash for our shopping, we can →
Do You Know How Much You’re Paying in Credit Card Fees? ››
Credit cards provide us with a great deal of convenience in our day to day lives. Instead of having to carry around our checkbook, or constantly run to the ATM to make sure we have enough cash for our shopping, we can →
How the Recent Retail Hacks Affect Your Financial Security ››
The biggest story coming out of the 2013 holiday shopping season wasn’t a wildly popular toy, new model of smartphone or even the crush of shoppers on Black Friday. The biggest story was the major credit card data breach that occurred at →
How to Use Social Media to Get More Value From Your Credit Card ››
Social media began as a way to connect with other people in your local community. The phenomenon quickly spread and soon people all over the world were communicating online. Businesses got in on the action and began to market their products and →
Signs You’ve Been a Victim of Credit Card Fraud ››
You’ve read about it. You’ve heard about it. But credit card fraud happens to other people, not to you, right? Unfortunately, According to Javelin Strategy & Research, in 2011 there were 9.64 million people who were victimized by fraud where someone used →
How To Cut Back On Credit Card Spending? ››
Many people have problems managing their credit card spending. But while there’s certainly no shortage of advice on how to cut back spending, some of these tactics may have limited value in the real world.
For example, one common piece of advice is →
How to Monitor Your Credit for Less Money ››
Your credit report is one of the foundations of your financial future because lenders use it to determine whether to extend credit to you, and how much to charge you for that credit. Having too much negative information on your credit report →
What is a Foreign Transaction Fee and How to Avoid it When Traveling Abroad? ››
Your credit card can be a great help at easing the stress of international travel. You’ll be able to reserve cars and hotels with a minimum of hassle, not have to worry about losing a wallet or purse full of cash, and →
It’s Time For Your Annual Credit Report – What You Need to Know ››
Your credit report is the single most important financial document when it comes to determining how much you’ll have to pay in interest and fees whenever you borrow money. Because you’re likely to end up borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars or →
Simple Tips to Build Credit from Scratch ››
Trying to build good credit from scratch has often become such a challenge that it almost seems like a bad joke. Some individuals find that their lack of a credit history often serves as a basis for being rejected for a new →
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