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Credit card debt is on the rise in the U.S. as consumers rack up balances they can’t — or choose not to — pay off each...
Andrew Allen • 3/27/2025
Obtaining a credit card for the first time can be a landmark moment in one’s financial life. You may have had to...
Andrew Allen • 3/27/2025
United Airlines announced on Monday that it is revamping its lineup of United Airlines co-branded Chase credit cards and...
Adam West • 3/26/2025
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been busy over the past two months in the Trump...
Andrew Allen • 3/25/2025
I love a good retirement ad. They usually feature Adirondack chairs, a sunset, and of course, adorable grandchildren...
Bobbi Rebell • 3/24/2025
Elon Musk has been in the news quite a bit in 2025. His role in President Donald Trump’s administration has made waves...
Andrew Allen • 3/20/2025
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Definitions of accrued interest tend to be complicated – so much so that I’m dismayed because the concept is simple and...
Marcie Geffner • 12/16/2024
With two very good credit cards in my wallet, I didn’t feel a need for a third until a natural disaster struck the area...
Marcie Geffner • 11/27/2024
One of the more frustrating aspects of personal finance is that your credit score can decline after applying for a loan...
Erica Sandberg • 11/21/2024
There are three major credit reporting agencies — sometimes called credit bureaus — in the United States. The role of...
Erica Sandberg • 10/7/2024
Here’s a confession: I’ve never had subprime credit. Yet as a financial writer, I’m well familiar with credit issues and...
Marcie Geffner • 10/1/2024
If you worry about having bad credit, you’re not alone. I have counseled many clients who were distressed about their...
Erica Sandberg • 9/23/2024
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