Can you open a credit card outside of where you bank? By Erica Sandberg | Updated on June 10, 2024 You may want to have a card associated with the institution that holds your money, but there are also advantages to...
Is the recent drop in credit card debt actually good news? By Richard Barrington | Updated on June 7, 2024 During the first quarter of 2024, American consumers reduced the amount of credit card debt they owe. That's been a rare...
Credit card mistakes even savvy cardholders can make By Erica Lamberg | Updated on June 6, 2024 Savvy credit card users understand the importance of paying their account balance on time and in full to avoid interest charges,...
Are medical credit cards worth it? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on June 3, 2024 So called medical credit cards – also known as healthcare credit cards – are a relatively new type of credit card...
Is an automatic credit limit increase a good thing? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on June 3, 2024 I recently noticed an interesting benefit marketed by Chase to new applicants for one of their popular cards:
Are Americans paying down the wrong types of debt? By Richard Barrington | Updated on June 2, 2024 Something unusual happened in 2023. For a few months there, Americans actually reduced one major category of debt.
7 financial moves to make when you graduate college By Richard Barrington | Updated on May 6, 2024 Graduating college can be a breathtaking experience. Pride and excitement are often mixed with nervous uncertainty.
Today’s economy has young adults looking for financial guidance, survey shows By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 25, 2024 Learning new skills on the fly is always challenging, but when it comes to personal financial skills, it can be both...
Financial literacy ABCs: 3 important credit card terms to know By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 15, 2024 Financial literacy is an important topic. A lot of people want to know more about personal finance, but don't know where...
What does a negative balance mean on a credit card? By Choncé Maddox | Updated on April 11, 2024 Checking your credit card balance regularly is a positive financial habit that can help you stay on top of what you...