I get a lot of emails asking me about the pros and cons of individual credit cards, so my goal is to add to the perspectives we offer on some of the more popular credit cards out there. Most of my recommended credit cards are safe picks for … [Read more...]
Limited Time Offer: 40,000 Bonus Miles with the American Airlines AAdvantage® MasterCard
May 20, 2013 by 4 Comments
Best Credit Cards For Young Adults
May 8, 2013 by 13 Comments
So as a personal finance blogger who has a lot of personal experience with credit cards (both good and bad) I get the question "What are the best credit cards for young adults?" a lot. Or some variation: I'm a recent high school or college … [Read more...]
Can My Landlord REALLY Do That? A Guide to Renter’s Rights
April 11, 2013 by 118 Comments
After the housing bubble of 2008-09, few people can say you’re “just throwing money” away by renting anymore. I talk a lot about everything home-buying on here, so it’s high time we say a bit about renting. Specifically: I want to cover … [Read more...]
Should You Save or Pay Off Student Loans?
March 1, 2013 by 25 Comments
One of the most common questions I get is "should I save or pay off student loans?" Although it can be daunting to start out with a lot of eduction debt, you may want to resist the urge to repay those student loans as fast as possible. Earlier … [Read more...]
Capital One Venture Credit Card Review
February 10, 2013 by
Capital One Venture Card The Capital One Venture Card pays double miles for every dollar spent. There is a $59 annual fee after the first year. View details or apply Capital One VentureOne Card The Capital One Venture Card pays … [Read more...]
Best Credit Cards for International Travel
February 1, 2013 by
Travelling abroad? Make sure you have the right plastic. The best credit cards for international travel don't charge excessive foreign currency credit card fees, are accepted worldwide, and offer concierge-level service to help with your … [Read more...]
Personal Loans vs. Credit Cards
February 1, 2013 by
When life's big expenses crop up, it's always best to pay cash. But what if you can't? If you don't have emergency savings and suddenly face a car repair, tax bill, or some other major expense, you may have to borrow money to pay it. And most of the … [Read more...]
How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
February 1, 2013 by
Thinking of popping the question? I’m sure you have heard the old tradition that you need to spend two month’s salary on a diamond engagement ring. You’re probably wondering: Do I have to? No, of course not. How much you should spend on … [Read more...]
When To Refinance: 3 Steps to Deciding Whether to Refinance or Not
January 2, 2013 by
Deciding when to refinance your home loan depends on several factors besides whether you can get a better mortgage rate than you already have. And though there are many reasons people refinance their mortgage, some are smarter financial moves than … [Read more...]
