New Upgrade Personal Credit Line Acts Like a Personal Loan and a Credit Card
A new personal credit line product introduced by a startup in San Francisco marries some of the most attractive aspects of a personal loan and a credit card.
5 Reasons For Taking Out a Personal Loan
Many of us don’t have piles of extra cash sitting around. So, when the need arises, a lot of us lack the money to cover a big expense. Here are five good reasons for taking out a personal loan.
5 tips to take a honeymoon only using credit card rewards
Are you dreaming about having enough in credit card rewards to take your honeymoon for free? It's not unrealistic. Use these tips to get closer to your goal!
Many U.S. renters have poor credit scores, making it tough to buy
For millions of renters in the U.S., homeownership is financially out of reach. One of the main reasons: poor credit scores. Check out the latest data on renters, and find out how you can give your credit score a boost.
5 Ways a Home Improvement Loan Can Help Increase Home Value Before You Sell
In many cases, making an upfront investment to improve your home’s curb appeal or interior allows you to stand out from the pack and increase home value before you sell. But what if you don’t have a surplus of cash to spend on a home sale? Here's how a home improvement loan can help.
Using personal loans to finance “wants”: Is it a good idea?
If you dream of vacationing on an exotic island – or have visions of a glorious kitchen remodel – you might be tempted to take out a personal loan to turn those fantasies into reality. But is it a good idea to finance "wants?"
Mark Cuban’s wise credit card debt advice
Billionaire Mark Cuban has obviously made some solid financial decisions during his lifetime. And he has some very wise credit card debt advice. Check it out.
Q&A with Neal Roese: Dealing with credit card debt
Americans are carrying more and more credit card debt. If you're wondering how to get a handle on it, check out this sound advice from Neal Roese, the John L. and Helen Kellogg professor of marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Skimmer Scanner app can fuel your fight against skimming at gas stations
Worried about card skimming at the gas station? The Skimming Scanner app has your back. Here's how this free mobile app could help protect your credit card and sensitive financial information.
3 last-minute tax savings strategies
You certainly aren't alone if you're rushing to file your tax return and looking for some last-minute tax savings strategies. But you still have time. Use this three strategies to save some extra cash this year.