Are Paying Credit Card Annual Fees Worth It?

If you are paying annual fees on your credit card and are asking yourself if it is worth it then read on. Most people who get a cash back or balance transfer credit card should not be paying an annual fee. There are just too many good low interest or 0% intro apr credit cards […]

Best Credit Cards for Shopping Online

So what are the best credit cards for shopping online? Millions of people are shifting their buying habits. They are going from wandering around and standing in lines at brick and mortar stores to just jumping on their Apple iMac or iPad and buying the product online. It is so much easier to do a […]

Are Credit Reports Really Free?

Well, the short answer is maybe. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) states that each of the three major consumer reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) are to provide you with a free copy of your credit report at least every 12 months. The FCRA is promoting the privacy and accuracy of data maintained […]

Why This Financial Tool Can Help Manage Your Credit Cards

Have you ever heard of the website mint.com? If you have, then consider yourself lucky. If you haven’t, let me tell you what the site is and how you can use the site to manage your financial life a little better. Mint.com is a completely free (yes that’s right, free) site that allows you to […]

5 Ways to Improve Your FICO Score

Your credit score matters. What your score is determines whether or not you will be able to get a home loan, an auto loan, credit cards, etc., and, if you are able to secure these types of financing, your credit score determines how much you will pay for these types of financial arrangements. Your credit […]