Credit card balance transfers are commonplace these days, with most credit card holders using them at some point because they can be such a valuable tool if you know how to use them correctly. If you use balance transfers properly, you can take advantage of the low interest rates that are being offered by credit [...]
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What Do You Know About Credit Cards? Take Our Credit Card Quizzes
The furor surrounding the release of the Suze Orman Approved prepaid debit card has died down a bit, but there still might be some confusion. A lot of the confusion comes from the way the card is marketed, making it seem as though someone with poor credit could improve the situation with the help of [...]
Suze Orman Approved Debit Card: A List of Blog Posts
Suze Orman set off a firestorm by releasing her own debit card. Many people were disappointed that Suze’s card charged many of the same ridiculous fees as other prepaid debit cards. And, unfortunately, Suze, who has long been seen as a consumer advocate who tells it like it is, muddied the waters a bit when [...]
5 Credit Card Resolutions for the New Year
Here comes a new year! As with any new year, 2012 offers you the chance to improve your situation, no matter what that situation is. We can all improve, and we can all adopt practices that make our finances better. One of the best ways to improve your finances is to reform your credit card [...]
Helping Your Child? Understand Parental Responsibility for Debt
Many parents want to help their children get ahead financially. This is only natural. Additionally, it is important to teach your children about credit cards and about other money matters. However, as you work to teach your child important lessons, don’t forget that you might be on the hook for your child’s debt. Authorized User: [...]
Is Your Teen Ready to Use Credit Cards Responsibly?
You know that your teenager needs a good financial education. That means that you need to teach him or her about the appropriate use of credit cards. Indeed, as you teach your children about credit, you might be interested in giving your teen a credit card. Before you make the decision to authorize your teen [...]
Tips for Teaching Your Teen About Credit Cards
It’s vital — absolutely vital — that you teach your children financial literacy. They will be much better off in their lives if you take the time to teach your kids about money. And this includes teaching them about responsible credit card use. Many parents think that if they ignore credit cards, their children will [...]
Christmas Money Tip: Maximize Your Credit Card Rewards
Every year, it seems as though the holiday season comes with increased spending. Indeed, between entertaining, decorations, and gifts for everyone on your list, the price of Christmas can get really high, really fast. If you want to offset some of the cost of Christmas, though, there are ways to do it. You can maximize [...]
Teach Your Child Responsible Money Habits: Credit Card Education Centre
One of the most important lessons your kids can learn is how to use credit cards responsibly. Credit cards are a big part of finances these days, and your teens need to learn how to use them in a way that benefits them — rather than ending up in debt. And, indeed, financial literacy is [...]
Credit Card Fraud: Watch Out for Small Charges
One of the ways that you might be defrauded out of money with your credit card is through small charges. You might overlook a small charge of $1 or $2 on your credit card statement, deciding not to look too closely at the charge. However, it’s important to account for everything you spend, since you [...]
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