Prepaid cards have gotten a bad rap, mostly because of the high (and often obscure) fees many of them charge. Many consumers will recall high-profile stories about the pitfalls of prepaid cards, such as the Kardashian sisters’ prepaid ‘kard,’
While many are familiar with the risks, few people are aware of the many benefits of using a credit card instead of cash or debit. Here are seven reasons why you might want to reevaluate how you pay for your everyday purchases. It’s Convenient
Where you live can make a big difference in how you use -- or misuse -- credit, but it's more complicated than just your address.
When credit bureau Experian released its third annual State of Credit report in August 2012, listing average credit scores for municipalities all over the United States,
Seeking new income after federal rules limited fees from overdrafts and debit cards, Wells Fargo (WFC), U.S. Bancorp (USB), and other big banks are pitching short-term, high-cost loans that resemble the payday loans more commonly offered by strip-mall storefront operations.
That’s a question many consumers are likely facing as balances begin to creep up again post-recession. Although total outstanding credit (revolving debt, including credit cards, plus non-revolving debt, including student loans),