Credit Card Tips
Credit card nightmare: universal default is alive and well
Universal default allows a credit card company to cancel your card, even if you're current on payments, based on your financial difficulties with other cards. Here's how one couple pushed... Continue reading
Top Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fee
It's a travel buyer's market, with the best travel credit cards offering perks like matching miles and airport lounge access as well as zero foreign transaction fees.... Continue reading
Credit Card Safety When Traveling: Eight Tips for Protecting Your Credit Cards on Vacation
Getting your wallet stolen on vacation is a bummer, and if it contains all your cash and credit cards, it's a disaster. Whether you're traveling to Nebraska to visit your... Continue reading
4 ways to make the most of Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day can make or break a relationship. So it's worth giving some thought to your plans for Feb. 14.... Continue reading
Don’t let Hurricane Sandy wreak havoc with your credit cards
Many homeowners are likely to be uninsured or under-insured as they face clearing up after Hurricane Sandy. If you're one of them, be sure to use your credit cards smartly.... Continue reading
Credit card tips for good credit
Use these tips to manage your credit cards wisely and see your credit score rise.... Continue reading
What to do if you miss a credit card payment
Sometimes despite all good intentions, the unthinkable happens and you find yourself late with a credit card payment. What now?... Continue reading
12 ways to keep your credit card hassle-free
In case you missed it, National Consumer Protection Week just ended. But protecting yourself from credit card problems is a year-round job.... Continue reading
Credit cards vs. home equity line of credit
Credit cards and home equity lines have similarities and differences.... Continue reading
Don’t get snared into free trial memberships
Read every screen carefully when shopping online to avoid signing up for a shopping club deal you didn't want.... Continue reading