Week two of the rewards refresh: Get to know your spending habits
How you spend, what you want to get out of…
September 24, 2021
Expert Q&A Stories
Passionate Afro Latina entrepreneur driven by good stories, great credit and straight up hustle
Madeline Familia, founder and CEO of Creative Voices PR, used…
September 22, 2021
Why was my credit card purchase protection claim denied?
A reader believes his claim for purchase protection coverage was…
September 20, 2021
Rewards refresh, week one: Take stock of the cards you already have
There are so many cards out there that it’s tough…
September 17, 2021
Trying out the digital nomad lifestyle: How to start – and how to afford it
Has your wanderlust made you consider trying out the digital…
September 15, 2021
My credit card issuers really want me to get a personal loan
A personal loan may help you pay off your debt.…
September 10, 2021
Can someone access money from my prepaid card if they know the card number?
A reader wonders if someone can fraudulently access money from…
September 6, 2021
Co-branded credit cards from retailers break new ground
From cash back to birthday rewards, merchant-branded cards offer applicants…
September 3, 2021
Average FICO score hits another record high
Seventeen months into the pandemic, credit card defaults are down,…
August 27, 2021
Start with a good credit base, then add toppings and cheese
John Stretson is the CEO of Stoner's Pizza Joint and…
August 25, 2021
Do I owe 1099-C tax on debt that’s past statute of limitations?
A reader worries about paying tax on forgiven debt that…
August 23, 2021
Is the Amex EveryDay a 2% no-annual-fee cash back card in disguise?
American Express does not have a no annual fee, 2%…
August 20, 2021
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great first travel card
With so many travel cards on the market, deciding on…
August 18, 2021
When is a credit card annual fee worth it?
A growing number of people are happily shelling out $100…
August 17, 2021
Passionate Afro Latina entrepreneur driven by good stories, great credit and straight up hustle
Madeline Familia, founder and CEO of Creative Voices PR, used…
September 22, 2021
Why was my credit card purchase protection claim denied?
A reader believes his claim for purchase protection coverage was…
September 20, 2021
Is the Amex EveryDay a 2% no-annual-fee cash back card in disguise?
American Express does not have a no annual fee, 2%…
August 20, 2021
Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great first travel card
With so many travel cards on the market, deciding on…
August 18, 2021
When is a credit card annual fee worth it?
A growing number of people are happily shelling out $100…
August 17, 2021
How the new Chase Slate Edge compares to the original Slate
The Chase Slate provided solid balance transfer perks, but it…
August 13, 2021
How do I get a credit report with only an ITIN?
A reader who doesn’t have a Social Security number wonders…
August 9, 2021
How to help your favorite restaurant win $50,000
Chase's grant contest is aiming to reward a select few…
August 6, 2021
Airline, hotel rewards devaluations boost cash back’s appeal
In recent years, many airlines and hotels have watered down…
August 2, 2021
What to do if credit repair service is not satisfactory
Many credit issues can be addressed by dealing directly with…
July 26, 2021