The Pros & Cons of Prepaid Debit Cards
April 16, 2013
In theory, charging your student loans on a credit card to circumvent the bankruptcy rules sounds like a sensible solution. The reality, however, is quite the opposite.
In theory, charging your student loans on a credit card to circumvent the bankruptcy rules sounds like a sensible solution. The reality, however, is quite the opposite.
Prepaid debit cards can be an option for the millions of Americans who are under- or un-banked, allowing them to enjoy the ease and flexibility of plastic.
Unlike a loan, a revolving account doesn't automatically close when the account reaches a zero balance. It tends to remain open and available for use until the lender or the consumer chooses to close
If you rely on your spouse's Social Security check to pay your bills, you need to know what happens to that money when the recipient of those benefits dies.
A recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that child care costs are constantly going up, nearly doubling over the last 25 years.
A reader whose past due movie rental went to collections wants to know if her $8.97 debt will hurt her credit.
Stealing a tax refund is one of the most direct ways for an identity thief to monetize the information they steal. But there's a way to help protect yourself.
How a new account will affect your credit scores depends mostly on your overall credit history and on the type of new account you are opening.
Are you carrying a no pre-set limit credit card? If so, it's important to know how it can affect your credit.
One positive feature of student loans is that they can provide an effective way to establish and build credit without the help of mom, dad or a credit card.
