March 14, 2010 by Millie Kay G. | No Comments
If you’ve decided to get your first credit card, there are a few things to keep in mind. I believe that credit cards are a great financial tool when used responsibly. So whether you’re a college student just starting to receive credit card offers in the mail or you’re seeking to build your credit [...]How To Get Your First Credit Card
February 16, 2010 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
If you’re in the market for a new credit card and you expect to travel throughout the year, a hotel rewards card might make sense for you. The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express is an example of a card that offers you a lot of benefits if you’re a frequent traveler.
Why [...]Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from AmEx Review
January 30, 2010 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
If you’re looking to get a Citibank credit card, you’ve got quite a few good choices. If you happen to pay your credit card in full each month, you’ll be able to benefit from the rewards offered by the Citi ThankYou Points Network, which is Citi’s credit card rewards program. Your credit history [...]Citi Credit Cards Review: From Citi Platinum Select To Citi Forward
January 8, 2010 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
Tax season’s going to be upon us all too soon. We all have our ways of managing and preparing our taxes, and I’ve always wondered what approach to tax preparation could be both economical and headache-free at the same time. For instance, there are those of us who take the DIY approach by [...]H&R Block Tax Services: Get Ready For Tax Season!
January 4, 2010 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
Many of us use our credit cards to buy airline tickets, rent vehicles, earn rewards, and as a convenient way to pay our bills. Chase is one of the more popular card companies around: they have several cards to fit the needs of consumers, which I’d like to take a look at more closely.
Chase [...]Chase Credit Cards: Review of Freedom, Slate & Sapphire
November 29, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
A young lady I know would like to make online purchases, but doesn’t have a traditional credit card or bank account yet. Someone else might have poor credit and be unable to qualify for a regular Visa or MasterCard. Or a student you know may want to have a way to pay for [...]“No Credit” Credit Cards: Are Prepaid or Secured Cards The Way To Go?
October 10, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | 1 Comment
ING Direct is a hugely popular online bank with some noteworthy products I’d like to review. They’re one of a few online banks I know that offer both savings vehicles and investment products (via ShareBuilder), which helps their customers consolidate accounts under one bank. You can read more about ING Direct’s online stock [...]ING Direct Review: Electric Orange, Business Savi
September 18, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
With a higher FICO score, you can prepare yourself for better interest rates and favorable loans. myFICO.com is a one stop shop for receiving your FICO credit score and report. You can actually get an immediate discount by checking out the table below.
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FICO Standard: Equifax
Use 25% off discount [...]myFICO Promotional Code and Revi
September 14, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
While high interest savings accounts are usually the savings product of choice by many consumers, you may actually get better yields by looking into certificates of deposit (bank CDs) for a touch of diversity. In a nutshell, a certificate of deposit is a low-risk investment that can be ideal for cash you don’t need [...]Best CD Rates: Certificate of Deposit Rates (3 Month To 5 Year Terms)
September 12, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
The other day, we provided a review of EverBank to explore some interesting ways to diversify our investments using foreign currency accounts, high interest savings accounts and global certificates of deposit with international exposure. This time, we’re returning to familiar territory by taking a look at a well-known bank that offers straightforward savings products, [...]Ally Bank (GMAC B
August 26, 2009 by Millie Kay G. | Comments Off
The credit crisis has left behind a swath of ruined credit — from people who are struggling to avoid bankruptcy and foreclosure. For a lot of people things seem hopeless, and unfortunately, these are times when vultures come out of the woodwork to try to exploit the vulnerability of those who are desperate or [...]Repair Bad Credit, Avoid The Scams