Compare credit cards, maximize rewards, and learn how to avoid interest and fees. Whether you’re looking for cashback cards, travel perks, or building credit, get the insights to choose the best card and use it wisely.
When a family is expecting a new baby, there is certainly a lot of emotions. Lots of excitement, joy, and likely some stress. One thing to consider and to prepare yourself for is the expected expense of having a baby. High level it is not cheap! There certainly is a lot of variation depending on … Read more
With college football season about to kick off this weekend and the NFL season kicking off next weekend, many people are very excited! Football fans are very loyal to their teams and many want to enjoy the football season as much as possible. However, sports can be very expensive and you can easily blow past … Read more
In a perfect world, you’d obtain a credit card and use it for the rest of your life. However, as the years go by, you may come to find that the credit card you once loved is no longer what it used to be. There are times when it makes sense to move on to … Read more
Much of the advice you read about store credit cards is that you should avoid them at all costs. The high interest rates and low credit limits aren’t the most attractive features for a credit card. Plus, if you’re not disciplined, you could be tempted to rack up more debt than you can afford to. … Read more
Are you interested in applying for a personal loan, but a bit unsure of your chance of obtaining an approval? While you can only do so much to improve your chance of securing funds, there are some key steps you can take to tilt the scales in your favor. Consider the following: • Check and … Read more
This might be common knowledge to many, but there are people who have asked me what the differences are in debit cards and credit cards. Also if you want to teach your kids, below can be a reference guide to discuss the differences between a debit card and a credit card. Debit cards look and … Read more
Do you often worry about paying your credit card after the due date? Are you concerned about the impact it will have on your finances, including a late fee and red mark on your credit report? Since these are legitimate concerns, it’s time to strongly consider the many strategies you can employ to avoid late … Read more
More often than not, I find myself dreaming of vacation. Booking an incredible vacation doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some tips for how to travel on a budget. Be flexible about your travel in order to find the most affordable flights. Plan trips in the off-season. Not only will you find better deals … Read more
Have you come to find that the interest rate attached to your current credit card is entirely too high? Do you enjoy everything else about your credit card? If you answered yes to both of these questions, you may want to contact your credit card company to see if there is anything they can do … Read more
Remember the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? That goes for your finances too. Whether you have a little money or a lot of it, taking steps to safeguard your finances is important for your future. Here are five easy ways to protect your finances. Choose FDIC-insured banks. The Federal … Read more
