Coupling your credit: How to raise two credit scores
For couples, finances can sometimes cause significant tension and heartache. If you want to raise your and your spouse’s credit scores, focus on improving these four areas.
Engagement & Wedding Ring Financing: Compare Personal Loan Options
The average diamond engagement ring will set you back about $5,000. So, it’s smart to carefully consider how you’re going to pay for it before you pop the question. But is getting a personal loan for an engagement ring a good idea? Maybe.
Justin Timberlake sings the blues over credit card debt
Perhaps entertainer Justin Timberlake worried at one time about credit card debt. It’s really doubtful that he does today. Yet Timberlake gives a nod to the credit woes of Tennesseans on his brand-new album, “Man of the Woods." Here's our take.
Personal loan or balance transfer: Which is better for consolidating debt?
Debt consolidation can be a great way to cut your interest expenses and reduce the number of bills you're paying. It can also help you create a roadmap to get out of debt. But is a personal loan or balance transfer credit card better for consolidating debt? Here are the pros and cons of each.
What if you can’t make your personal loan payments?
Many people turn to personal loans when they need a fresh injection of cash. But it is easy to fall behind on personal loan payments. And if that happens, you might end up in a tough spot. Here's how to get out.
The new Starbucks credit card just launched: Is it worth it?
Thanks to a new credit card, you soon will be able to collect rewards for indulging in your Starbucks caffeine fix. But given the interest rates and fees on the new Starbucks credit card, you could be left trying to fix your beaten-up credit.
Infographic: How to raise your credit score fast
Trying to raise your credit score in a hurry is tricky. It can often take weeks or months for something to affect your credit score. Fortunately, there are some ways to bump up your score that could potentially get the job done faster.
4 ways to build credit with credit cards
We’ve all faced the dilemma of trying to establish credit when you have none. And while it may seem like an overwhelming prospect, there several realistic ways to build credit with credit cards.
How to Set Realistic Financial Goals
The dream of owning a home or new car can't become reality without creating big financial goals — and achieving them. Follow these five steps to significantly increase your odds.
Restaurant unveils facial recognition for credit card payments
Forget the chip or magnetic stripe on your credit card. A restaurant in Southern California now can ring up credit card payments with facial recognition.