Saving money is a lot like eating right. We all know that we should save for emergencies, retirement, and personal goals, just like we know we should eat more vegetables and fewer cookies. But doing ...

If your checking account isn’t serving your needs anymore, you have plenty of other places to turn. Big banks, small banks, online banks, app-based banks, credit unions of all kinds — each category ...

It’s possible to make $100s by opening a new bank account, but sorting through the best offers can be tricky. There’s no shortage of enticing opportunities for banking clients right now. We’re happy ...

The average U.S. credit score clocks in at 698, according to VantageScore data compiled by Equifax in early 2021. That’s right on the commonly accepted boundary between “fair” and “good” credit, ...

If at any point in the last six months talk of the Federal Reserve changing interest rates has blown up your media, you’re not alone. You’re also probably not alone if you’ve always wondered what on ...

The best thing about “Star Trek” is its ability to turn a critical mirror to the best and worst humanity has to offer. Remember that time on “Lower Decks” when Mariner poked fun of the 20th century’s ...

Meet Alberto. Alberto has multiple credit cards with high balances. But despite making regular payments, his debt seems to be increasing. How is that possible? If you’ve ever used a credit card or ...

If you’ve ever experienced the frustration of your credit card chip not working, you’re not alone. The convenience and security provided by chip-enabled cards have become essential in our modern era ...

Co-signing a credit card application was once a popular way for parents and grandparents to help their kids or grandkids build credit. But because it’s a risky proposition for both the co-signer and ...

A line of credit is an open-ended loan that allows you to borrow money as you need it. Credit lines can be secured by valuable collateral (like real estate) or unsecured. Common types of credit lines ...

Have you ever wondered what the history and the parts of a credit card are? How did they get started, and what constitutes a credit card? This article will discuss the history and anatomy of a credit ...

I have an absurd number of credit cards. Most I never use, but because average credit account age is an important factor in credit score calculations, I’m very reluctant to cancel any. Looking through ...