Tag Archives: Credit & Debt

Your Date May Care About Your Credit

By Gregory Cox | July 7, 2017 - 3:00 pm |July 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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A bad credit score could make dating more difficult Continue reading →

Will I Make More Money Buying A House Or Paying Off My Credit Cards?

By Howard Dvorkin | July 5, 2017 - 11:00 am |July 5, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader and her husband want a new house, but they don’t want old debt, either. Continue reading →

Just Because You Can Save Your Credit Card Info Doesn’t Mean You Should

By Gregory Cox | July 4, 2017 - 7:00 pm |July 4, 2017 Uncategorized

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Most online shoppers do it for convenience, but is it safe? Continue reading →

The 6 Best Credit Cards That Help You Build Credit

By Jason Steele | June 29, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 29, 2017 Uncategorized

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If you can’t get a credit card because you have bad credit, here are your options. Continue reading →

CFPB Says Low-Income Americans Are ‘Credit Invisible’

By Dori Zinn | June 27, 2017 - 7:00 pm |June 27, 2017 Uncategorized

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Low-income consumers are 240 percent more likely to start their credit history with negative records, like a debt collection. Continue reading →

Zero Percent vs. Deferred Interest: Do You Know the Difference?

By Dori Zinn | June 26, 2017 - 3:00 pm |June 26, 2017 Uncategorized

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants you to avoid falling into the trap of promotional credit card offers. Continue reading →

Is There A Free Credit Card With Maximum Travel Points?

By Jason Steele | June 22, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 22, 2017 Uncategorized

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Yes, and it has an annual-fee cousin that’s even better. Continue reading →

Americans Wish They Saved More

By Gregory Cox | June 21, 2017 - 7:00 pm |June 21, 2017 Uncategorized

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Not saving enough for retirement is a bigger regret than taking on too much debt Continue reading →

This “Money-Pit” Ruined Lindsay’s Finances

By Brian Bienkowski | June 21, 2017 - 3:00 pm |June 21, 2017 Uncategorized

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It left the Notorious D.E.B.T. writer and her husband hopelessly in debt — but they’re making a comeback. Continue reading →

How Friendly Is The IRS? Will They Work With Us?

By Howard Dvorkin | June 21, 2017 - 11:00 am |June 21, 2017 Uncategorized

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This week: A reader needs to rely on the kindness of the IRS. Believe it or not, that can work. Continue reading →