Tips

Who are the People Behind the Credit Card Statistics?
May 21, 2012 - By Annette O'Connor - Tips for Low Interest
Are some people going into debt to buy gas as fuel prices rise? Are some people trying to dig out of a mountain of credit card debt with a minimum-payment teaspoon? How are people who are struggling financially using their credit cards and ...

Summer Opportunities for Students
May 14, 2012 - By Emma - Tips for Student
With summer fast approaching, large numbers of high school and college students are searching for summer jobs, beginning an internship or enrolling in summer school. Other students choose to use summer as an opportunity to sleep in, hit the ...

Financial Infidelity: Marriage and Money
May 7, 2012 - By Annette O'Connor - Tips for Weddings
Married people are happier by many measures, yet many marriages are unhappy or fail because couples bring to the partnership significant debt, including student loans and credit card balances, as well as self-deceptions and outright lies about ...

Identity Theft Protection: Protect Your Good Name
April 29, 2012 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Identity Theft Assistance
As identity theft rebounds, our new infographic offers tips to protect your money and good name.

How to Build Business Credit
April 23, 2012 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Business
With credit being the lifeline to small businesses, our new educational infographic helps small business owners learn how to build credit.

Ebooks Explosion
April 16, 2012 - By Annette O'Connor - Tips for Consumer
Americans are finding their credit card bills and bank statements riddled with a mounting tab of new charges for digital books after sales of eReaders and tablets exploded at the end of last year.

Power of the Extra Dollar
April 9, 2012 - Tips for Low Interest
Nobody wants to pay more than they have to. But paying even just an extra dollar on all your long-term loans or credit card bills can save you money in the long run.

How to Build Credit for Students
April 2, 2012 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Student
Rising student loan debt and record high unemployment among young adults has made establishing good credit more challenging than ever.

Pet Care: Plan Ahead to Keep Finances from Going to the Dogs
March 28, 2012 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Low Interest
In an era of tight family budgets and rising veterinary bills, pet owners should plan ahead for their animals’ healthcare needs to avoid catastrophic financial and personal losses.

The Division Between the Ages
March 26, 2012 - By Andrew Green - Tips for Consumer
In the last 25 years, older Americans have grown much wealthier than the young – a gap reflected in their attitudes toward credit management, as well as political and social issues.