Treated Like a Criminal at Checkout? Don’t Put Up With It
June 9, 2010 – 10:53 am | No Comment

Credit card fraud is a serious issue, and retailers and credit card issuers have enacted a number of measures to help protect your identity and their bottom-lines. But the backlash of tighter security is that …

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Weekend Roundup!
March 2, 2008 – 5:27 am | No Comment

A lot of great posts from the Personal Finance blogosphere this week!

Mom over at Wide Open Wallet discussed her Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) – a must-read for anyone paying off their own home.
Aubrey at Our Fourpence …

Minimum repayments = Maximum Pain!
February 29, 2008 – 4:59 am | 3 Comments

Without a doubt, the biggest pitfall with using a credit card is how easy it is to run up debts. Since credit cards generally charge far higher interest rates than other forms of credit like …

Revolving consumer debt to hit $1,000,000,000,000
February 27, 2008 – 10:15 pm | 2 Comments

According to the newest data from the Federal Reserve, as of December last year revolving consumer credit card debt stood at 943 billion dollars. Revolving debt is set to reach one trillion dollars later this …

How much is your loyalty worth?
February 27, 2008 – 2:03 am | 2 Comments

Many credit cards offer reward programs because they entice customers to spend more on their card then they otherwise would. Usually in the form of a points system, every purchase made on the card earns …

6 ways to abuse your card
February 26, 2008 – 6:03 am | 3 Comments

A credit card is a very powerful tool that can all too easily be misused. The following is a list of six financial habits that will get you into LOTS of trouble with your credit …

Watch out for the traps
February 24, 2008 – 3:17 am | One Comment

Beneath the glossy advertising and loudly trumpeted features of every credit card lies enough small print to scare even the most seasoned consumer. As painful as it might be, however, looking at the small print …

5 Steps to a DIY LifeLock
February 22, 2008 – 6:00 pm | 19 Comments

“I’m Todd Davis and what I’m about to tell is absolutely true. My social security number is 457-55-5462.”
We’ve all heard the latest commercials featuring the president of Life Lock – a company that claims to …

15 ways to improve your Credit score (Part 2)
February 21, 2008 – 5:16 pm | One Comment

Don’t apply for a lot of new credit at once – Making lots of credit applications in a short period of time will severely dent your rating. Every time you apply for credit, the potential …

RSS Feed – now actually working :)
February 21, 2008 – 2:30 pm | No Comment

Apologies for the screw-up with our RSS Feed – it now works perfectly. You can subscribe here.

Why FreeCreditReport.com Is a Scam
February 20, 2008 – 3:39 pm | 12 Comments

In 2004, the U.S. Congress ordered the three major credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion – to craft a website to allow consumers to order their credit reports online for free, once per year.
Not …

6 ways to date cheap without looking it
February 19, 2008 – 8:07 pm | No Comment

While there’s nothing wrong with the traditional d&m (dinner and movie) format, it’s not all that cost-effective and can easily leave your wallet over $50 lighter when the night is over. Besides, it’s hardly big …

A Choice quote from a wise man
February 19, 2008 – 3:00 am | One Comment

Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master. When you have it mastering you; when interest is constantly piling up against you, it will keep you …

The Credit Card Newbies Guide (Part 2)
February 18, 2008 – 9:33 pm | No Comment

Which features should I be looking out for?
Just like snowflakes, no two Credit Cards are exactly alike. While some cards try to tempt you with low interest rates, others have an enticing rewards program or …

Credit Card Execution (Part 2)
February 18, 2008 – 7:51 pm | One Comment

General Fritz and Gary are no more.
Warning: The following photos are explicit and disturbing – do not click unless you have a strong stomach!