Tag: Credit cards
How the Fed rate cut will affect your finances
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference, following the issuance of the Federal Open...
Federal Reserve interest rate cut: what to expect
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower borrowing costs again on Wednesday. Another quarter-point reduction, on the heels...
I have $25K in credit card debt, but $0 saved — should I prioritize digging out of debt or building a safety net?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the...
5 Money Tips That Could Save You From Ever Going Broke
A common concern for many Americans is that they will eventually go broke. Whether they are...
Dave Ramsey Still Doesn’t Own a Credit Card — Here’s Why
Credit cards, credit scores, interest rates and cashback rewards have become ubiquitous in the personal finance...
A credit union anyone can join with just $5
Summary: Founded in 1951, Consumers Credit Union (CCU) is an Illinois-based credit union that offers a...
Why credit card APRs aren’t coming down, even after a Fed rate cut
Americans may feel somewhat removed from the Federal Reserve, but the central bank's moves have a ripple effect...
My dad has been using my identity to open credit cards and take out loans — and he destroyed my credit. How do I...
Although most of us think of the typical scam victim as an older person, according to...
I’ve got a real love-hate relationship with my Amex Platinum card
Once a quarter or so, I do something I call...
I have more than 20 credit cards — but I don’t need them all. Would canceling a few cause a huge hit to my...
With nearly 75% of Americans shopping with credit cards (1), this form of payment is undoubtedly...
HELOC vs. credit card: Which should you choose?
Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and credit cards can be helpful for emergency expenses or...
3 Reasons Everyone Needs an Emergency Savings Account
Can your bank account handle financial emergencies? Unexpected expenses can force you to rely on credit...