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.
Small business? Consider a small bank for your credit needs By Richard Barrington | Updated on May 2, 2024 If you have a small business, you probably recognize how your customers benefit from choosing a locally-owned company as opposed to...
Should you opt out of prescreened credit card offers? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on April 30, 2024 Prescreened credit card offers have become a familiar annoyance for many, but should you opt out of these solicitations? Beyond being...
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...
What is the best way to use credit card points? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on April 23, 2024 Credit card reward programs have become increasingly popular with cardholders over the past couple of decades. This growth has resulted in...
Do credit cards work internationally? By Maryalene Laponsie | Updated on April 19, 2024 If you're among those planning a trip abroad, you may be wondering: Do credit cards work internationally?
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...
Should you alert your credit card issuer of changes to your income? By Erica Lamberg | Updated on April 9, 2024 When you apply for a credit card, the issuer considers several factors for approval including your credit score, your income and...
Does carrying a credit card balance hurt your credit score? By Holly Johnson | Updated on April 5, 2024 Most people know the basic steps required to build a good credit score, which include paying all your bills on time,...
How the credit card swipe fee settlement could cost you By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 2, 2024 Beyond the massive amount of money involved and the drama of corporate giants doing battle for such a long time, the...
A new generation must learn responsible credit habits By Richard Barrington | Updated on April 3, 2024 Millennials have arrived as leaders in the consumer finance space. They are no longer new entrants just happy to be there....
What hurts your credit score? By Curtis Arnold | Updated on October 1, 2024 Chances are that you probably know at least one or two things that can help build or rebuild your credit, such...
How to repair your credit By Brian O’Connell | Updated on March 20, 2024 A good credit score can empower a financial consumer. A low credit score? Not so much.
How a credit card late fee cap could hurt consumers By Richard Barrington | Updated on March 19, 2024 A new federal government rule promises to cut the typical credit card late fee from $32 to $8.