Health care cards carry same credit risks
Sure, you can charge that MRI, but be warned: health…
October 23, 2009
Expert Q&A Stories
Protect yourself from estranged husband poaching your good credit
If an estranged spouse uses your identity and 'poaches' your…
September 26, 2009
Card issuers don’t make hardship programs easy
It's a Catch-22. Though you've kept up payments until now,…
August 28, 2009
Meet Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite Guy
Welcome to the out-of-this-world life of Michael Farmer, aka Meteorite…
August 13, 2009
Protect your credit score during divorce
When facing divorce, avoid at all costs racking up mounds…
July 17, 2009
Does it matter who is the primary account holder?
In times past, creditors may have only reported credit history…
June 19, 2009
Why do credit cards have expiration dates?
When your credit card renews, it's important to re-evaluate and…
April 24, 2009
Do you lose your miles if you cancel your rewards card?
When canceling a frequent flier credit card, make sure you…
April 23, 2009
Using frequent flier miles on a tax-deductible trip
Using frequent flier miles for a tax-deductible business trip? Careful:…
April 2, 2009
Can you build credit with a debit card?
Debit cards are convenient and they certainly have the look…
April 15, 2021
How does a credit card updater service work?
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover all offer subscription services…
April 13, 2021
Setting expectations for a return to post-pandemic travel
It feels amazing to get out and travel after a…
April 12, 2021
Do I have to pay taxes on deceased husband’s debt?
If your husband had an estate, and if the estate…
April 9, 2021
How to use your tax refund to boost your credit score
If high credit utilization is weighing down your credit score,…
April 8, 2021
Does having the wrong address on your credit report hurt your score?
Addresses are part of the identifying information in your credit…
April 8, 2021
How to choose the best travel card for your small business
The world is opening back up again, and that means…
April 6, 2021
Can my stimulus payment be taken to pay restitution judgments?
A reader is wondering if his stimulus check could be…
April 5, 2021
TD Double Up: New contender for the best flat-rate cash back card
If you already have accounts open with TD Bank, this…
April 2, 2021
Will paying down a closed credit card account’s balance help my score?
The credit scoring formula considers a closed card's most recent…
April 1, 2021