Tag Archives: interest rates

How Do I Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 21, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 21, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has some debt, but no savings. Thankfully, he has several excellent options. Continue reading →

Is It A Good Idea To Use Balance Transfer Credit Cards To Pay Off Debt?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 17, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 17, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is intrigued (and skeptical) about the rules and promises that come with these offers. Continue reading →

Nation’s Hottest Housing Markets In For Cool Down?

By Michelle Bryan | January 8, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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New tax law has homeowners and potential buyers concerned. Continue reading →

How Can I Convince My Boyfriend To Buy Fewer Gifts This Holiday Season?

By Howard Dvorkin | December 13, 2017 - 1:00 pm |December 13, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader is upset that her otherwise thrifty boyfriend goes crazy at the end of the year. Continue reading →

Don’t Give Up: You Can Bust Out of Self-Imposed Debt Prison

By Deb Hipp | November 7, 2017 - 4:00 pm |November 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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Debt doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Here’s how to tunnel your way out. Continue reading →

Yellen Isn’t Quiet on the Economy

By Michael Koretzky | October 19, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 19, 2017 Uncategorized

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The Fed Chair’s latest speech signals good times – and maybe higher interest rates. Continue reading →

Are You Living in Credit Hell?

By Brandon Ballenger | October 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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This spooky map looks at how long it takes to pay off the typical credit card debt in every state. Continue reading →

The Older You Are, the Happier Your Credit Card Makes You

By Dori Zinn | October 4, 2017 - 3:00 pm |October 4, 2017 Uncategorized

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Customer satisfaction for credit cards is increasing, but when broken down by age, Americans younger than 40 aren’t as happy as their older peers. Continue reading →

How Can I Pay Off My Credit Cards Without Eating Ramen Noodles Forever?

By Howard Dvorkin | September 20, 2017 - 11:00 am |September 20, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader wants to pay off his credit card debt, but he also wants to eat. Continue reading →

Money on the Street Interviews: Are Credit Cards Bad or Good?

By Michelle Bryan | August 9, 2017 - 3:00 pm |August 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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When it comes to credit cards, even good answers have bad elements lying just beneath the surface. Continue reading →