Author: Antonio Bard

Healthy Sex Drive Optional, Strong Credit Scores Mandatory

by Antonio Bard

What’s more important to you: a healthy sex drive or credit score compatibility? For many young consumers, it’s less about sex and more about the ability to buy a house.

Payday Loans and Continuing Controversy

by Antonio Bard

Will payday loan companies always be seen as the black sheep in the financial family of products? It could be sooner rather than later as banks continue to toe their way in.

CFPB: Seniors Vulnerable in Financial Matters

by Antonio Bard

According to CFPB, fraudsters are targeting seniors more often as they commit credit card fraud and other financial scams, according to its new report. Senior Designations for Financial Advisors: Reducing Consumer Confusion and Risks.

A Shift in GE Capital?

by Antonio Bard

GE Capital, or GE Money as it’s often known, is going through changes – and its credit cards and other financial products will benefit consumers.

How a Marble & a Wheel Can Cause Credit Card Debt

by Antonio Bard

Credit card debt is still high and some worry legalizing online gambling will only cause more problems on consumer finances.

More Big Name Identities Hacked

by Antonio Bard

Celebrities found out that a group had hijacked names and social security numbers and then promptly made them public. Today, First Lady Obama is the latest victim of identity theft.

What is Quantitative Easing and Why Should You Care?

by Antonio Bard

Overwhelmed and frustrated with all of the lingo being tossed around by financial analysts and politicians? Here’s a bit of what’s what and what it means to consumer wallets.

New Security Worries at Retailers

by Antonio Bard

Retailers are now in the crosshairs of cyberthieves who are looking to compromise weaker safety measures.