Store credit cards charge high interest, have limited use, and provide fewer benefits than traditional credit cards. Are they ever a good idea?
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5 Reasons Store Credit Cards Are a Bad Idea
January 27, 2011When to Freeze Your Credit Report and How to Do It
April 2, 2010At a time when identity theft is on the rise and people are concerned with how to protect themselves, it’s important to know the ins and outs of specific security measures. One of the best ways to protect yourself is to always have visibility into your information; this way you’re being proactive with your finances, rather than reactive.
How NOT to Improve Your Credit Score
March 19, 2010When it comes to credit, I learned the hard way. And the very personal way. Many years back, I thought I’d take a shot at upping my credit score. I was fresh out of college, didn’t have much in way of established credit, but of course, thought I knew it all. The best way to [...]
7 Tips to Protect Your Credit during the Holidays
November 16, 2009With the holidays just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to get smart about your credit. Give yourself the gift of good credit by making intelligent decisions this holiday season. After all, good credit is the gift that keeps on giving. 1. Check Your Credit Before the Holidays A single error on [...]
