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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...

By Curtis Arnold | Updated on May 27, 2025

Prescreened credit card offers have become a familiar annoyance for many, but should you opt out of these solicitations? Beyond being...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

By Holly Johnson | Updated on June 17, 2025

Most people know the basic steps required to build a good credit score, which include paying all your bills on time,...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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.

By Richard Barrington | Updated on March 19, 2024

Rising credit card interest rates have drawn the attention of both regulators and politicians. Is a limit on credit card interest...