Friday 29 April 2016

Does Your Credit Score Tell Who You’ll Vote For?

[A]nalysts use all kinds of indicators to measure the likelihood of who a person will vote for in the Presidential election. Why not consider credit scores? Do people with higher credit scores vote for one party or one candidate over another? Just as age, location and other factors are used to...
Does Your Credit Score Tell Who You’ll Vote For?

Wednesday 27 April 2016

Can Rewards Cards Be Bad for You?

[T]he goal of anyone trying to find the best credit card is often to be approved for a rewards credit card. A credit card with a rewards program often means you can score points for free flights or hotel stays. You may also get cash back on your purchases. It almost feels like you’re getting p...
Can Rewards Cards Be Bad for You?

Tuesday 26 April 2016

The Truth about Shopping for a Loan and Credit Scores

[I]f you plan to buy a house or a car, you may shop around with multiple lenders to find the best rates or even just to get approved. While it’s important to try to save money, you need to understand the impact this has on your credit scores.
Multiple Applications, Single Impact
If you apply w...
The Truth about Shopping for a Loan and Credit Scores

Friday 22 April 2016

3 Things to Do Before Buying a Home

[B]uying a home can be an exciting step in your life. It can also be a frustrating, complicated process that leaves you disillusioned and irritated about “the American dream.” To enjoy the process and avoid many of the problems that plague buyers, you need to do three things before you start loo...
3 Things to Do Before Buying a Home

Monday 18 April 2016

Square Credit Card Reader Services

[B]usiness owners are often looking for new ways to connect with customers. Reaching customers where they are often means being able to accept payments while on the go. The ability to accept mobile card payments is important for many businesses today. Learn more about one of the fastest growing...
Square Credit Card Reader Services

Friday 15 April 2016

Personal Finance Tips for Newlyweds

[S]tarting a life together with another person is a huge step. Newlyweds are often excited at the prospect of merging their two separate paths into a single one. Staying in step with one another requires honesty and communication. One area that can be overlooked when combining households is...
Personal Finance Tips for Newlyweds

Wednesday 13 April 2016

How To Negotiate for Savings

[L]arge bills can really take the sails out of anyone’s income. Spending money on bills leaves you with less discretionary income. This can lead to a life of all work and no play. Even worse, mounting debt can diminish your credit score. That makes it even harder to secure financing, make large p...
How To Negotiate for Savings

Monday 11 April 2016

All About Gift Cards

[G]ift cards are always a great gift choice when you don’t know what else to buy. The market for this convenient present continues to grow exponentially. Gift cards are a great gift for anyone, but particularly for people without access to traditional credit. They enable the recipients to...
All About Gift Cards

Friday 8 April 2016

How To Rack Up Rewards Fast

[C]redit card usage continues to expand as more consumers rely on convenient plastic for everyday purchases. Competition between card issuers has only increased as a result. The types of rewards offered by card companies include points that can be exchanged for any number of items, flight miles...
How To Rack Up Rewards Fast

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

No matter how careful you are, or how much you watch your accounts, a thief can steal your identity in a moment. While most banks and credit card companies limit your liability if this happens, you still have the headache to deal with to recover your identity.
How Identity Theft Happens
Identity...
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Reading Your Credit Card Agreements

[O]pening up a new credit card is easier than ever before. Card offers flow freely through the mail, advertising their unique rewards and benefits. Consumers are just a few easy clicks away from signing up for a new account online. With the ease and speed involved in opening an account, it would...
Reading Your Credit Card Agreements

Monday 4 April 2016

Refinancing An Auto Loan

[O]ut of control debt payments can make it difficult to get ahead. Learn more about refinancing existing auto loans to better control your budget.
Lower Payments
For student loans, mortgage payments, car loans, credit card payments, or other types of debts, time is often the only remedy for...
Refinancing An Auto Loan

Friday 1 April 2016

How to Make a Budget That Works

[T]he ability to follow a planned budget is a key to financial success. Many people create a plan but fail to follow through. Making a budget that will actually work for you is the key. Follow these budgeting tips for success.
Set Priorities
It is important to set goals and priorities for your...
How to Make a Budget That Works