Financial Cents: Posts About Credit Cards
Why You Should NOT Close That Old Credit Card
Even if you're closing it and replacing it with a new card, think again!
Posted on: April 18, 2018
Are Balance Transfers a Good Way to Pay Down Debt?
If you can score a good promotional offer, a balance transfer could help supercharge your debt repayment—but it's not risk-free.
Posted on: March 29, 2018
Can a Store Credit Card Help Fix Your Bad Credit?
Store credit cards can be useful for building a better payment history, but they're also a really easy way to accumulate more high-interest debt.
Posted on: March 22, 2018
How to Money, Episode Two: Credit Cards
Episode two of our new web series covers some credit card basics and offers handy tips for how to use your card properly.
Posted on: August 14, 2017
Secured Credit Cards: 3 Ways to Use One to Rebuild Bad Credit
These cards are available for folks with bad credit and using one responsibly can help fix your score.
Posted on: August 04, 2017
How to Use Credit Cards: 3 Basic Tips
Are your credit cards working for you... or against you? Use these 3 simple credit card tips to make sure your credit cards are helping you and not holding you back!
Posted on: July 06, 2017
6 Common Credit Myths Debunked!
Sure, credit can seem complex. But once you separate the myths from the facts, you might be surprised how manageable it all really is. Rod Griffin, the Director of Public Education for Experian, breaks it all down for you!
Posted on: January 27, 2017
Let’s Get “Creducated”!
Do you know your credit score? More importantly, do you know how to improve it? We spoke with Rod Griffin, the Director of Public Education for Experian, for a review of the basics of credit to help you live a better, more informed financial life now!
Posted on: January 20, 2017
10 Tips for Winning at Black Friday
Today's the day! Depending on your point of view, it's either time to sit down with family to enjoy some great food and company... or it's time to get pumped for some big-time savings at the Black Friday sales. Whether you're a professional bargain hunter, or just thinking of getting in on the action for the first time, here are some (surprising) tips to stretch your dollar further this Black Friday!
Posted on: November 24, 2016
PRO TIPS: Answers From Real Personal Finance Experts
We've reached out to real life financial professionals to find out their most commonly received questions (and deliver you the answers)!
Posted on: October 31, 2016
