Credit Cards

If you suffer from a low credit score, you’re probably anxious to fix it. A low (or non-existent) credit rating can make life difficult in all kinds of ways. It could cause you to lose out on a potential new apartment or pay much higher interest rates on your credit cards or while financing a […]

You may have seen the term APR while applying for a new credit card. It officially stands for Annual Percentage Rate. Whether you are a first-time credit card user or a long-time card holder, the term APR is one you need to understand. The term APR is often interchangeable with annual interest rates (AIR), though […]

A balance transfer can be a useful strategy if you have multiple credit cards and you’re carrying a sizable balance on a relatively high-interest account. Balance transfers allow you to shift that debt from a higher-interest card to a card with lower rates. On paper, it appears to be a straightforward path to significant savings. […]

Smart money management is one of the most important keys to financial success. As the old saying goes: look after the pennies and the dollars will look after themselves. This wise advice is as true today as it was a century ago. Best of all, modern tech tools make it even easier to budget, track […]