Blog Category - 'Financial Planning'

Personal Finance, Retirement and Living Wills

by Jon Dell

Discussing your will with loved ones can be difficult; however, those discussions are important as credit card debt and other creditors need to be addressed along with your final wishes.

Are You Making These Credit Card Mistakes?

by Jon Dell

Are you paying more in interest than you have to? Maybe you’re unsure of what your options are in terms of your credit card rights? Here’s all you need to know.

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.

Will Your Citi AAdvantage Program Be Good Tomorrow?

by Evita Page

Will all of those frequent flier miles be good when you’re ready for your vacation? Most likely they will, but if you’re tired of the uncertainties with the airline bankruptcy, here are some other co-branded credit card offers.

Another Kick for the Unbanked

by CreditCardsLab

The under- and unbanked consumers have another problem to worry about: remaining in compliance with new healthcare laws. Insurance companies often require credit cards and bank accounts. Are prepaid cards the answer?

Foreclosures and Credit Reports

by Beth May

4 million Americans faced foreclosures that never should have happened and now, they’re realizing just how hard it is to remove them from their credit reports.

A Mission Statement for Your Finances? Absolutely!

by Beth May

A mission statement for your personal finances? Of course – and include the kids. It’s never too early to begin educating them.