You should already know that you’re supposed to review your credit report at least once a year, but many people haven’t bothered to actually take a look at what is listed on their credit reports. For …

Marriage can be hard enough, but when you throw in a big pile of credit card debt it can make things nigh-on impossible. Even if financial problems aren’t the main issue within an ailing marriage, trouble paying …

In light of the new consumer bill of rights floating around Congress as of yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about some of the more sneaky practices credit card companies …

All I can say is it’s about time!
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new movement underway in Washington this morning. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y. has become increasingly concerned about Americans being weighed down with …

So you finally got a copy of your credit report and your worst fears are confirmed: someone has used your name and personal information to open new credit accounts, take out loans and has left …

In a previous post I talked about the top 10 reasons to pay down your debt. I’ve also talked about the best (and cheapest) way to do that. However, it occurred to me that perhaps …

You know what they say about preventing something bad from happening: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is doubly true for matters regarding identity theft: if you can spot the …

Are you in the process of trying to get in control of your finances? You’re not the only one (ahem…). 
It’s not a lot of fun trying to whack away at your credit card balances while also …

Identity Theft is on the rise and it’s no secret, judging from the emerging success of Identity Theft protection firms such as LifeLock and LoudSiren. Is the prosperity of these firms truly a sign of …

The vast majority of credit card companies have some form of a clause stating that in the event of a dispute, the matter is handled through arbitration. I don’t think the average consumer fully understands …

As promised, here is part two to our discussion about lending. In this segment I’ll talk about what is listed on your credit report, what does and doesn’t affect your score and for how long, …

A recent audit conducted by the congressional Government Accountability Office of the credit card use (or misuse) of various government departments, including the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veteran’s …

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a little obsessive about money and the process of acquiring wealth over the course of my life. In particular, I find it fascinating to evaluate the spending, …

A few readers have asked me why there are so few bona-fide credit card reviews on this site. The simple reason is that I don’t think I’m qualified. Apart from a lack of formal training, …