Posts Tagged - 'interest rates'

Americans’ Net Worth Drops 40%

June 12, 2012, by Antonio Bard

Looking for a bit of good news? Might want to wait until next week as new report reveals our net worth drops 40% the past three years and even more reports expected this week with news that will likely be less than ideal.

Allowing Teens Access to Your Credit Cards

January 24, 2012, by Beth May

Should you help your teen establish his own credit card or add him to your account until he learns the importance of financial responsibility?

What Trends in the Credit Card Industry Suggest

December 20, 2011, by Evita Page

If 2011 was an eye-opener in terms of our how we view the American financial sector, then 2012 is the year for big changes and massive improvements in the way we interact with that financial sector. Here’s why.

Many Credit Card Offers: Finding the Right One

December 8, 2011, by Antonio Bard

Have you explored all of the new credit card offers recently? Capital One has a new offer for college students and we take a look look at the classic favorites.

Did You Know: Credit Card Firsts

November 8, 2011, by Jon Dell

Did you know MasterCard used to be MasterCharge? Or maybe you didn’t know the Discover network has only been around since the mid-1980s? Here are a few little known tidbits of information you might not have been aware of.

CFPB: New Consumer Ally

August 18, 2011, by Jon Dell

The CFPB has burst onto the financial scene with a focus on protecting consumers from overwhelming new credit card laws from 2009 Credit Card Act and Dodd-Frank Act, as well as unfair lending practices.

4 Critical Credit Card Mistakes You Might be Making

August 16, 2011, by Evita Page

Just when it seems you’re moving along smoothly, credit history in tact and credit scores growing due to your superb money management skills, you come across an article that suggests you might not be making the wisest choices with your credit cards. Welcome to that article.

4 Great Prepaid Credit Cards for Teens

June 7, 2011, by Evita Page

Teaching your teen financial responsibility is one of the best gifts we can give our young people. Here are four prepaid credit cards to add to your arsenal.