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Credit Monitoring vs. Security Freeze: Which Should You Do?

April 18th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
Now more than ever, it is important to protect yourself from hackers. With the recent large scale security breaches at Target and other retailers, identity theft has hit home for many consumers. And those who were affected are probably looking into all the ways to protect their credit. 
 

Should You Use a Credit Card to Pay Your Taxes?

April 10th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
If you’ve waited until now to file your taxes, you must be feeling the pressure to finish them fast. With just days to go until the April 15th deadline, it’s time to stop procrastinating and get it done. And the first step is figuring out how to pay your taxes. There are many ways to do it, but using a credit card can be a convenient and easy way to pay them. 
 

How Does Divorce Affect Your Credit Score?

April 8th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
For anyone who’s gotten divorced or is currently in the process of getting one, you know how painful divorce can be. And apart from the emotional strain, you now have to think about your finances too. A common concern among divorcees is what will happen to their finances once they separate. How will divorce affect their credit? Will it be damaged?  
 

Maintaining Your Credit When Unemployed

April 1st, 2014 by Alice Bryant
Unemployment is tough. You have no steady income, and it may be hard to keep up with your bills. In today’s economy, with the high rates of unemployment, you may find it especially difficult to land a new job. And you’re probably more focused on getting yourself out of this situation than maintaining your credit.
 

How to Spot Credit Card Fraud

March 28th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
Credit card fraud is a big problem in today’s world. And it can be a huge hassle to fix. But in order for you to fix the damage, you must first know that someone is using your credit card. This sounds quite simple, but many people don’t even realize that someone has stolen their identity. And you don’t want to wait until it is too late.
 
So, what should you do to quickly spot fraud?

Should You Freeze Your Credit?

March 26th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
It is important to take secure measures to protect yourself from identity theft. And with all the hackings at Target and other large retail stores, this has become even clearer recently. In the past, you may have thought that keeping your credit card information private and close to you at all times would stop identity theft. But with the new hackings, it looks like that’s not enough anymore. Hackers can get your information simply because you used your credit card. And then they can start running up charges on your existing accounts or opening new ones.
 

Millenials, When Should You Start Saving for Retirement?

March 21st, 2014 by Alice Bryant
For young adults, retirement may seem like a lifetime away. You’re just now starting to build your life, and you probably have rent, utilities, necessities, and other loans to pay off. With a low income and high expenses, retiring is the least of your priorities. So, it’s very easy to forget about saving for the future.
 

6 Ways to Stop Overspending

March 19th, 2014 by Alice Bryant
Do you wonder why all your money disappears so fast? Do you constantly find yourself overspending? Do you reach or exceed your credit limit often? 
 

Credit Card Churning: Should You Do It?

March 11th, 2014 by Alice Bryant

Free flights, hotel stays, cruises, discounted travels... these are just some of the many rewards that you can earn by using a travel credit card. So, in the hopes of earning more of these rewards, an increasing number of people have started to make a habit of opening multiple credit cards at once to get the points. While this may seem like a great idea in theory, it can be very damaging to your finances.

All You Need to Know About Co-Branded Credit Cards

March 6th, 2014 by Alice Bryant

If you spend a lot of money with a specific retailer or airline, you may want to look into getting a co-branded credit card, also known as a “theme” or “specialty” credit card. These credit cards are sponsored by two parties: one is the bank or card network (ex: Visa, MasterCard, American Express) and the other is typically a retail merchant of your choice (ex: Delta, Hilton, Disney). With a co-branded credit card, you can earn significant rewards and merchandise discounts when buying from the sponsoring merchant. 

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