As you apply and are approved for newer credit cards with higher credit limits, attractive rewards, and better interest rates, you might forget about the cards you were using years ago. Because these old credit… Don’t Neglect Old Credit Cards
Retailers may start charging a fee to consumers who use their credit cards. For years, merchants have paid a processing fee for credit card purchases. It’s one of the reasons that many smaller retailers don’t… A New Credit Card Fee May Be on the Way
It’s a basic fact of life that you’ll have to do things you don’t want to do. Wake up early when you really want to sleep in. Postpone vacation because you have other financial priorities.… 4 Reasons to Pay Bills Even When You Don’t Want To
Traditional credit reports and scores don’t typically take into account all the bills that you pay on time like clockwork each month – like your rent and utilities. In some ways, it’s unfair that you… FICO and CoreLogic’s New Mortgage Score Could Help You Qualify
Consumers started racking up their credit cards again in May as revolving credit increased by a whopping 11.2 percent – or $8 billion – for the largest one-month gain since 2007, according to data released… Credit Card Spending
The consequences of a credit card delinquency are too serious to ignore. Not only could you have to pay a late fee, your interest rate might increase to the highest default rate. Late payments past… How to Cure a Credit Card Delinquency
Financial mistakes are bound to happen. Some are worse than others. According to a poll from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, the biggest financial regret is habitual overspending. More than 2,200 people responded to… Consumers Say Overspending is the Biggest Financial Regret
The economy gained a mere 82,000 jobs and the number of unemployed remained virtually unchanged at 12.7 million in June, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. The jobs gain came predominantly… June Unemployment Unchanged at 8.2%
Con artists have no qualms about taking advantage of people during hard times. You may have heard or seen ads that promise the government has free money to help you pay your bills, but the… FTC: Latest Scam "Free Money from the Government
You can use your credit card free, but it requires you to “color inside the lines” so to speak. Make a mistake and it could cost you. Paying on the due date. Normally, internet and… Expensive Credit Card Slipups