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  • Best Cashback Rewards Credit Cards

    When it comes to rewards credit cards, I'll take cash over points any day. If you're looking on your own cash back rewards card, you might have a hard time finding a generous cash back program. A lot of great rewards credit card deals have disappeared ever since the Fed put out rules that limit the fees and interest rates credit card issuers can charge.

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  • Drawbacks of Retail Store Credit Cards

    I love shopping but I dread the question nearly all store clerks ask now: "Would you like to save 10% and sign up for our credit card?" I used to let them down gently and say I already had the card, but preferred not to use it. Now, I just say that I'm not interested in a new credit card.

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  • Orchard Bank Secured MasterCard Review

    Secured credit cards are a great option for people who have bad credit and need a credit card to start rebuilding. They're also good for those who need a first credit card to gain some positive credit history.

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  • Credit Card Debt Isn't Age-Specific

    Stereotypically, college students are the group plagued with credit card debt. While cash isn't readily available for them, credit is. But college students aren't the only ones who have a high debt load. Credit card debt affects virtually every age group from 20-somethings to senior citizens.

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  • Debt Collector Calls on Your Cell Phone

    No one wants to be contacted by a debt collectors, especially not on your cell phone while you're caught in evening traffic. But, debt collectors can legally contact you on your cell phone if your credit application lists your cell phone number as a contact number for you. Though cell phone contact is enforced by the Federal Communications Commission, rules of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission) still apply. For example, debt collectors can't call before 8am or after 9pm your time. You can stop debt collector calls by sending a cease and desist letter.

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  • What to Look for On Your Credit Report

    When it comes to your credit report, it's best to be "in the know." You'll read a lot of advice to check your credit report for cases of identity theft, but that's not the only reason you should review your credit report. Looking at your credit report also gives you insight into what your creditors are saying about you. If you frequently check your credit report, you'll rarely be surprised about what's there.

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  • Capital One Charges Fee on 45-Minute Late Payment

    Earlier this month, About.com Reader Tami says Capital One is her worst credit card because they charged a late fee on her Capital One credit card payment even though it was paid on the due date before 5 p.m. Capital One's excuse: the payment was made after 5 p.m. Eastern time. Tami lives in the Pacific time zone.

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  • U.S. Bank Minimum Payment Increase

    Yesterday, I received a letter from U.S. Bank letting me know, among other things, that my minimum payment was increasing to $30 or 1% of the balance, whichever was higher. I predicted credit card issuers would do this back when Feds introduced the rule to limit late fees. I won't be surprised if I get more letters from credit card issuers saying they're increasing minimum payments.

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  • Best Student Credit Cards

    Choosing the right credit card is important for everyone. Young adults going back to school should be especially careful because many credit cards targeted at this age group aren't as great as the names make them sound.

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  • Why You Should Pay Off That Debt Collection

    By the time an account has gone to a collection agency, you've probably already decided it isn't something you want to pay. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been sent to a collection agent. I guess that's why debt collectors work so hard to convince you to pay.

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