Financial News (Page 7)

Travel Rewards: Grounded in Reality

Posted on December 12, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

Airlines change travel rewards programs to favor how much you pay over how far you fly, making rewards credit cards even more useful for frequent fliers...Read full article

Holiday Spending Stress

Posted on December 9, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

If you’re feeling a rise in holiday spending stress you’re not alone. Americans are finding overspending is not adding anything to their holiday cheer...Read full article

Bringing Student Debt Repayment Home

Posted on December 7, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

A new homebuyer assistance program in Maryland provides a means for borrowers burdened by student loan debt to achieve homeownership faster...Read full article

Financial Infidelity: Are You a Credit Card Spy?

Posted on December 5, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

Financial infidelity is no longer limited to spenders who hide money and secret credit card accounts; now the other side admits to being credit card spies...Read full article

Bad Consumer Credit Delays Recovery

Posted on December 2, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

Bad consumer credit caused by negative public records such as foreclosure actions issued during the Great Recession may still be holding people back...Read full article

From the Military to the Mediocre

Posted on November 30, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

Although companies are willing to hire veterans, many find the work they can secure is below their skill level and not up to par with their career goals...Read full article

Teaching Children about Money Can Be a Chore

Posted on November 28, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

Using weekly chores and allowance is a great tool for teaching children about money. Here’s what parents can do to use this money lesson effectively...Read full article

Parents Are Overstuffing Their Kids’ Stockings

Posted on November 23, 2016February 6, 2018 | by April Lewis-Parks

You might think you’re doing your kids a favor by getting them everything they ask for during the holidays, but really, you’re being a Bad Santa in debt...Read full article

U.S. Takes the Bronze in Credit Card Fraud

Posted on November 21, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

The U.S. accounts for more than 1/3 of the total reported credit card fraud cases worldwide. Here’s what Americans can do to protect their identity...Read full article

Savers, Spenders, and Love

Posted on November 18, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

When it comes to love and money, financial challenges can definitely derail a happy relationship. Here’s how to have a happy financial life together...Read full article

Finally, Some Good News about Holiday Shopping

Posted on November 16, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

Consumers report they’re in a better financial situation heading into the holiday shopping season, which may increase retail sales along with holiday cheer...Read full article

Credit Score Rebound

Posted on November 14, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

As penalties from foreclosures and short sales executed during the Great Recession expire, many consumers see their credit scores rebound significantly...Read full article

What Type of Saver Are You?

Posted on November 11, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

A new study defines every American as a specific type of saver based on how you save and how you feel about saving money. Are you confident about saving?..Read full article

Which Generation has the Most Credit Card Debt?

Posted on November 9, 2016June 8, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

We look at which generation has the most credit card debt and explain why no matter how old or young you are, there’s no reason to carry a credit card balance...Read full article

Can Poor Credit Drive You Crazy?

Posted on November 7, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

Your poor credit score may be costing you more and that’s not just due to higher rates on credit cards and loans. Even insurance premiums may be higher...Read full article

United We Stand in Debt

Posted on November 4, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

A new infographic compares consumer debt levels in red and blue states, but the real conclusion is we all have too much debt, regardless of politics...Read full article

Not Out of the Woods with Student Loan Debt

Posted on November 2, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

The CFPB estimates that one in three rehabilitated student loan borrowers is at risk of re-defaulting on their student loan debt in the next 2 years...Read full article

The Biggest Barriers to Homeownership

Posted on October 31, 2016June 5, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

Student debt and high rent prices may seem like insurmountable barriers to homeownership, but there are programs available to help you overcome them...Read full article

Will Traditional Banks Tank?

Posted on October 28, 2016July 17, 2017 | by April Lewis-Parks

Consumers lack confidence in our current banking system and believe less and less in the power of traditional banks. So what’s next for our money?..Read full article

Subprime Auto Loans Hit a Ditch

Posted on October 26, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

Nearly five out of every 100 subprime borrowers is 60 days or more behind with their auto loans. We help borrowers create a strategy to help catch up...Read full article

What Are Women Business Owners Worth?

Posted on October 24, 2016February 14, 2018 | by April Lewis-Parks

Women business owners are taking the lead and making big news during National Women’s Small Business Month this October...Read full article

The Retirement Confidence Trap

Posted on October 21, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Michael Koretzky

People are confident they can retire with enough income, but where does all that retirement confidence come from when investment assets are so low?..Read full article

Military Families Transition after Deployment

Posted on October 19, 2016July 6, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

As large scale deployments come to an end, it’s essential that military families have plans in place to transition after deployment to achieve stability...Read full article

New Protections for Prepaid Credit Cards

Posted on October 17, 2016July 17, 2017 | by Meghan Alard

If you use prepaid credit cards to avoid high-interest debt, the CFPB has some new prepaid card protections that will affect your usage and accounts...Read full article