By host on
3/26/2012 10:07 AM
Somebody in China stole my debit card number and ripped me off for $474.01. I got my money back – and I have tips to help you keep yours.
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By host on
3/5/2012 8:42 AM
There are hundreds of credit cards on the market, but who has time to read through all of their terms and conditions?
I do! That’s my job.
If you aren’t sure about which type of card you want, but are just looking for the best deal for your situation, here are the best in five major categories…
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By host on
1/27/2012 10:33 AM
This time, the fight isn't between banks and their overburdened customers. Now the banks are battling retailers.
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By host on
12/19/2011 10:51 AM
Don't let a bank's computer get away with a bad decision about your good credit. Give them a call and offer them a good reason to change their mind. If you have a high credit score and a good payment history, they probably will.
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By host on
12/6/2011 10:02 AM
People who either don't trust or can't afford to rely on a bank have traditionally used pay-day lenders and check-cashing stores instead. Now some of them are using one of few companies with revenues that surpass even Bank of America: Walmart.
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By host on
11/14/2011 2:27 PM
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes stressing out about money. Here's how to focus more on the fun part and less on the stress.
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By host on
11/2/2011 4:28 PM
America, land of the fee. Because the Dodd-Frank Act is costing big banks swipe fee revenue, they're trying to pin the loss on consumers. But public outcry, and these tips, might save you from new fees on debit cards.
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By host on
10/5/2011 2:46 PM
New banking regulations mean big changes for debit card users – starting today.
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By host on
9/9/2011 9:25 AM
Failing a class in school is one thing. Failing your financial goals as an adult is another. Here's how to earn an A-plus in personal finance.
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By host on
8/10/2011 12:26 PM
Just what we didn't need. On the heels of a debt ceiling debacle, slowing economy and 10 percent stock decline, now for the first time in its history, the U.S. loses its AAA bond rating. Here's how it might affect you.
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By host on
7/21/2011 8:07 AM
Paper or plastic? Low-fat or low-sodium? Window or aisle? Those are the tough questions in life. Today, we’ll help you with credit or debit? And maybe ranch or bleu cheese?
What kind of dressing would you like on your salad? For most people, it’s a simple decision. Not me.
Whenever my server asks me that question, I tense up like I’ve just been asked the big question on Who Wants to be A Millionaire. Usually, I struggle to decide if I want ranch or bleu cheese.
This particular time, my server just politely stood there, tapping a pen on her ticket book while I tried to make up my mind. "Well, um, let’s see…"
Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, I looked over at the wife just in time to see her roll her big brown eyes. After 15 years, she’s used to it.
Choosing debit or credit: Does it really matter?
I bet many folks get that same deer-in-the-headlights reaction when they run their debit card through a merchant’s card machine at the checkout counter and are...
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By host on
7/14/2010 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: This post is from LowCards.com.
If you have a checking account, you now have a choice to make about overdraft protection. New Federal Reserve rules require banks to receive permission from each checking account customer before the bank provides overdraft protection for ATM and debit card transactions.
The change started July 1 for new customers and takes effect on Aug. 13 for existing customers. The rules do not cover checks or automatic bill payments–banks can still authorize and pay overdrafts for these transactions at their discretion and charge a fee.
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By host on
7/14/2010 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: This post comes from partner site LowCards.com.
The financial overhaul bill could pass both houses of Congress this week. One of the major elements of this bill is the proposed change in the interchange fee for debit cards. This change could significantly benefit retailers, but hurt banks and possibly harm consumers.
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