To attract new customers, credit card companies frequently advertise generous welcome bonuses. These welcome bonuses can quickly add up to many miles, points, and cash-back offers. Some people try to maximize their rewards by applying for multiple cards simultaneously. This process is known as credit card churning.

Landlords perform credit checks to make sure that a rental applicant appears trustworthy and has a solid history of making payments on time. You can take several steps to pass your next rental credit check with flying colors.

For savvy buyers, the holidays offer a great opportunity to find homes decked out in their holiday finery with few competing buyers and discounted prices.

We all need a place to call home. But rent prices, like most everything, seem to be rising ever higher. Here's how to know if your rent is not just high, but too high for you.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden announced a pause on student loans. However, with the pause going away, Dec. 31, 2022, the Biden Administration is setting up a loan forgiveness program to reduce outstanding student debts.

Credit cards, debit cards and prepaid debit cards can all be used to make purchases.  The best best choice for you depends on your spending goals and what you want to get out of the card.

If you own a credit card, it’s important to know how it works, and one of the perks of having a credit card is consumer protection. For example, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company if you have a billing error or fraudulent charge.

Financial statements are often thought of as something that only companies need worry about, but a personal financial statement can help you track your financial health and hone in on trouble spots and opportunities. 

One of the simplest ways to secure financing is through a line of credit.  The application process for lines of credit tends to be quicker and less involved than for other types of financing such as business loans, personal loans or mortgages.

Authorized users, like cosigners, should be carefully considered before adding them to a credit card account. If not, it can be a costly mistake and will likely ruin your credit score.

Professional athletes in their late teens or early twenties earn millions of dollars. Unfortunately, as we have seen from some of our former favorite athletes, many spend more than they save and invest.