Credit Cards

Kids and credit cards: How soon is too soon?

Guest Author — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:00:00 -0700

It’s a simple fact: Parents do not like talking to their kids about money. In fact, over 60 percent of parents surveyed said they would rather talk to their kids about sex than about money. This could be why so many of those children turned into adults that don’t know how to handle a credit card, which is why this country is $793 billion in credit card debt.

Spring cleaning: How to handle unused credit cards

Kat Robinson — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

In preparation for spring, we'll help you make sure you're not overloaded on unnecessary credit cards with simple and easy tips to clear up any financial cobwebs lurking in your wallet.

Best wallets for credit card carrying girls

Christina Caldwell — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Who still needs cash, change and checks? We ladies like to keep it clean and sleek, so if those fantastic plastic credit cards are your payment of choice, you should have a wallet that reflects that.

10 Signs you may be a victim of identity theft

Christine K. Bailey — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 01:01:00 -0700

Identity thieves and hackers can access your personal information to invade your privacy, steal your money and ruin your credit. Identity theft is a serious issue, and it can happen again and again without your knowledge.

Easy payment solutions for small businesses and freelancers

Heather Barnett — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:45:00 -0700

If you work at home or just own your own small business, you’ve probably cringed more than once when a client or customer asked, "do you take credit cards?" The reality is, you can't own a business in today’s world, especially if you work with clients across the nation or around the world, unless you can take a credit card. But it’s important to understand the fee structures, available on-site and mobile technology and drawbacks to each system.

The best rewards credit cards

Kat Robinson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:15:00 -0700

Tired of spending money and seeing nothing but debit transactions on your bank statement? Let us help you decide which rewards credit card is best for your lifestyle.

5 Common budget missteps for young couples

Kat Hobza — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:22:00 -0700

Most couples start out with the best intentions when it comes to setting a budget, but, because they haven’t set one before, they may not have a clear sense of what to budget for. Here are five budget hints to alleviate wasted time and money with the most common mistakes young couples make.

The best credit cards for teens

Kori Ellis — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Helping your children establish a positive credit history as teens can make them become financially independent earlier than they otherwise might be because it can help raise their credit score -- a key factor when they apply for their first apartment, car loan, credit card and mortgage. We talked to Erik Larson, president and founder of leading consumer resource NextAdvisor.com about how to help your kids establish credit and use credit cards wisely.