Credit Cards

Considering taking out a personal loan in your 20s? Check out these four potential benefits and risks before signing on the dotted line — it could... Read more

What is a balance transfer? It sounds like a simple question. And for the most part, it is. As its name suggests, a balance transfer involves... Read more

Successful entrepreneurs such as Barbara Corcoran and Walmart's Sam Walton used a little bit of cash to create massive businesses. Here's how they... Read more

Obtaining a secured credit card is a great way to build your credit history. In fact, MyFICO (the consumer website for FICO credit scores)... Read more

Gone are the days of traveler’s checks and pricey cash currency conversions. Now when you travel abroad, you can use your American credit card to... Read more

Not everything you see on the internet is good, especially when it comes to financial advice. You might want to avoid these bad money... Read more

Consolidation is a popular way to tackle credit card debt. But does debt consolidation hurt your credit? Here are the benefits and pitfalls to... Read more

Payday loans can be tempting when you're low on cash, but they can create a vicious debt cycle. Here's how payday loans work and safe alternatives to... Read more

You don't need to always borrow a lot of money to cover your expenses. Sometimes a $5,000 loan or less will do. Here's where you can find... Read more

Two people share how they overcame $15,000 or more in credit card debt — and here's their advice to others who still are struggling with... Read more

Looking to get a personal line of credit? Here's everything you need to know about personal lines of credit and how to get... Read more

Paying off your credit card is an exciting experience. But what do you do with the card now that you're free of its debt? Here are six steps you can... Read more