Poll: '09 holiday frugality
made many of us grumpy
Yeah, we scaled back this holiday, but we didn't like it much, says a new survey by CreditCards.com ... (more)
7 simple ways to create
an emergency savings fund
Feel stranded without a credit card? The sooner you come up with an emergency cash fund, the less reliant you'll be on plastic ... (more)
Feds eye reverse PINs
to summon ATM aid
It's not true: Punching your ATM's PIN in reverse won't summon the cops. But Congress liked the urban myth enough to mandate a study of the idea ... (more)
Negotiating down card debt and your credit score
You can ask issuers not to report debt settlements to credit bureaus, but there's no guarantee that they'll comply ... (more)
Fed: Consumer card balances in a free-fall
According to the Fed's consumer credit report, household card debt fell an average of $2,000 over the past 15 months ... (more)
5 smart moves to make
before new card law
For some, swift action is needed before the new credit card law's provisions kick in Feb. 22. For others, the best move is simply to wait ... (more)
Are you liable for late spouse's card debt?
A widow wants to know if she is legally responsible for her late husband's card debts ... (more)
Charitable charging
comes under scrutiny
While many card companies waived transaction fees for Haiti donations, some wonder why they aren't permanently waived on charitable gifts ... (more)
Dude, think you can
handle a credit card?
You may think you're ready, but are you really? This quiz will test your knowledge of credit cards and help you decide ... (more)