Thursday, April 7, 2016

Top story: Pros and cons of paying taxes with credit

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Pros and cons of paying taxes with a credit card
Paying your taxes by credit card is convenient, but the fees will likely outweigh any rewards. More...
5 things to know before requesting a credit-line increase
Before you request a credit increase, think about how it will affect your credit score and why you need the new limit. More...
Salaries of CEOs at nonprofit credit counseling agencies
As the industry shrinks, executives pull in six- and seven-figure paychecks. More...
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
While in credit recovery, apply for new card with care
Maximize your score for new card by paying off old card balance first. More...
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
What to do about card debt when on a fixed income
Paying off card debt doesn't solve problem of not having enough to live on. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Details emerge on new Citi Costco card switch
Warehouse giant will accept any Visa starting June 20, 2016. More...
Taking charge blog
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Retailers fight back against EMV fraud liability shift
Many retailers now have EMV readers, but they still need to be "certified" before you can dip your chip cards. In response to the slow certification process, some retailers are fighting back. More...
My budget-buster: first-kid spending splurges
During her pregnancy, blogger Kelly Dilworth was as frugal as possible, scouring the Internet for used gear and accepting hand-me-downs. After her son arrived, though, all that scrimping went out the window. More...
Credit card rate report
As of 4/6/2016
National Average
15.16%
Low Interest
11.96%
Balance transfer
14.36%
Business
13.12%
Student
13.42%
Cash Back
15.21%
Reward
15.26%
Airline
15.17%
Bad Credit
22.56%
Instant Approval
18.04%
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Thursday, March 31, 2016

Top story: 8 embarrassing credit and debit card moments

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8 embarrassing credit and debit card moments
Here are eight times when cardholders wished the ground would open up and suck them in. Try to learn from their mistakes, but if you slip up, you can laugh about it later. More...
The hard and fast rules of hard inquiries
Experts explain exactly how credit bureaus take hard inquiries in account when you apply for credit. More...
7 things you never budget for (but
need to)

There's always that surprise expense that you end up paying for with your credit card. Here are some common expenses to bookmark in your budget. More...
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
With high credit score, adding new travel card not a problem
With responsible use, adding another card to your arsenal has advantages. More...
'Credit Smart' by Susan Keating
If buying a home soon, handle old debt with care
How you deal with creditors can clean up your credit -- or send up red flags. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Getting the most out of multiple rewards cards
Which to use? Know your spending habits, and look at costs, benefits. More...
Taking charge blog
Rate Report
Millennials: Cards first, cash later (or never)
Young adults have grown up surrounded by digital devices. It's no wonder why many millennials prefer to just keep tabs on digital money. More...
Who is -- and isn't -- looking out for consumers
Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, called the director of the CFPB to a hearing last week to scold him for supposedly throwing his regulatory weight around. More...
Credit card rate report
As of 3/31/2016
National Average
15.16%
Low Interest
11.96%
Balance transfer
14.36%
Business
13.12%
Student
13.42%
Cash Back
15.21%
Reward
15.26%
Airline
15.17%
Bad Credit
22.56%
Instant Approval
18.04%
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