Student credit cards get a lot of bad press but they do have some positive aspects. Student credit cards can actually work to control spending. By having a student credit card a student can learn to manage money early on and learn fiscal responsibility. While no student should have an unchecked credit line, a credit […]

Not All Credit Cards Are Created Equally There are a lot of credit cards out there but they are not all the same. Sure the principal is the same. You purchase something using your credit, and then you pay it back over time. Credit card companies want your business so they sweeten the pot by offering […]

Balance transfer credit cards became popular about a decade or so ago. The idea is to take the balances on your other credit cards and transfer the debt to a low interest rate card. This simple action can actually save you hundreds of dollars in interest but there are some things you should be aware […]

Credit cards can be a valuable tool in your finances. Thanks to all the rewards programs that are out there the value of credit cards has increased considerably. The problem is not finding a credit card that has a rewards program but instead choosing the right program for your lifestyle. A good look at your own needs […]

Traveling out of the country for the first time ever? Well, you’d better check your wallet and find out if your current credit card waives the foreign transaction fees. This isn’t very high on the list in terms of credit card features most consumers usually look for, and quite often it’s because we’ve just never […]