Jeanine Sko
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Store Credit Cards - Pros And Cons Of Store Cards
At a department store checkout, you're often asked if you want a store credit card. Is it worth the discount? Find out the pros and cons of these store credit cards. → Read More
Credit reports: The one thing job seekers forget employers check
There’s something job seekers will want to add to the pre-employment to-do list: Check your credit reports. → Read More
7 credit card tips for soon-to-be college grads
Money management is critical to your success in the so-called real world. And, believe it or not, having a credit card can help your overall financial health. → Read More
50 things anyone dealing with a debt collector should know
Even in a best-case scenario, having an outstanding account can cause a headache or two. → Read More
How your tax refund can help you score better credit
Here are six ways your tax refund could help you build — or even establish — your credit scores. → Read More
7 simple hacks for building better credit
while they’re no substitute for the good old traditional recipe, these maneuvers could give a so-so credit score a quick boost. → Read More
Tips for building better personal credit
Why you should pay off your credit card balances, become an authorized user and get a credit limit increase. → Read More
6 Solid Tips for Veterans in Need of a Loan
U.S. military members transitioning out of service can find themselves facing many unique money challenges. → Read More
Self-employed? Here's how to plan for retirement
Here are some steps self-employed individuals can take to plan for their retirement. → Read More
How to pay off your holiday debt in 30 days
Now that the holiday lights are fading and the joy of gift-giving has dimmed, there’s a good chance you’re facing a December credit card balance you just can’t quite pay off in full. → Read More
Seven Money Mistakes That Could Derail Your Retirement
Forty-five percent of working-age households don't have any retirement savings. It's never too late to start saving. Once you do watch out for these traps. → Read More
Everything we know about the new Starbucks prepaid card
Starbucks announced this week it is partnering with Chase Bank to launch a prepaid rewards card that allows cardholders to earn “stars.” → Read More
What happens if you go over your credit card limit?
Some issuers no longer permit cardholders to spend beyond their credit limits. → Read More
What happens if you go over your credit card limit?
Some issuers no longer permit cardholders to spend beyond their credit limits. → Read More
What happens if you go over your credit card limit?
Some issuers no longer permit cardholders to spend beyond their credit limits. → Read More
Is an 8-Minute Mortgage Even Possible?
You may now be able to secure a mortgage from your couch or, even, while waiting in line to pay for all those holiday gifts. → Read More
Can I Escape My Debt By Moving?
Can you leave debt behind if you move out of state? Probably not, but consumer protections may be different. Here's the 411 on debt and moving. → Read More
Is There A Law To Request A Lower Interest Rate?
Dear Credit Card Adviser, I read there is a law that allows consumers to request a lower interest rate if they are willing to cancel or pay off their credit card. Is there a statute on this? -- Tim Dear Tim, Sorry to break it to you, but there's no law that entitles a cardholder to a lower interest rate if they call up their credit card issuer and threaten to pay off and close out the card.… → Read More
Why Do Debit And Credit Cards Have Expiration Dates?
credit cards Why do debit and credit cards have expiration dates? By Jeanine Skowronski • Bankrate.com You've finished dinner at your favorite restaurant when the server returns with a frown on his face. Your credit card has been declined. You're about to freak out: Did someone steal my account info and charge over the credit limit? Then you look down at the card and realize, with a mixture of… → Read More
Mobile Gift Cards To Buy On The Fly |Bankrate.com
It's happened to the best of us. You're about to leave the office for your holiday vacation when, all of a sudden, a co-worker unexpectedly hands you a gift. Or a 3rd cousin whose name you only sort of know plops a present in your lap right after Grandma's big Christmas dinner. While these situations are undoubtedly awkward, they're not exactly the end of the world. "Generally across the board,… → Read More