Credit Card vs. Debit Card: When is it Best to Use Either One
Credit Card vs. Debit Card: When is it Best to Use Either One written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach When is it smarter to use a credit card versus a debit card? And what items should you...
View ArticleThe Best Credit Cards to Use During the Holidays
The Best Credit Cards to Use During the Holidays written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachCharging on your credit cards excessively during the holidays is a surefire way to have a debt hangover...
View ArticleHow Much Over the Minimum Should Your Credit Card Payments Be?
How Much Over the Minimum Should Your Credit Card Payments Be? written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachWhen it comes to your credit card bills, there’s no hard and fast rule about how much you...
View ArticleCredit Card Payment Strategy: Do Bi-Weekly Payments Reduce Debt Faster?
Credit Card Payment Strategy: Do Bi-Weekly Payments Reduce Debt Faster? written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachEven though many people have worked hard to pay off debt during and after the...
View Article5 Tips to Pick the Best Credit Cards For Your Wallet
5 Tips to Pick the Best Credit Cards For Your Wallet written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachIf you’re in the market for one or more credit cards, don’t just consider the annual fees, the...
View ArticleThe 3 Best Credit Cards for Students
The 3 Best Credit Cards for Students written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach I can still remember when I got my first credit card. It was the 1986-1987 school year and I was a freshman at...
View Article2 Good Credit Cards for Those With Bad Credit or Fair Credit
2 Good Credit Cards for Those With Bad Credit or Fair Credit written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Having a low credit score can take you out of the running for many credit cards. But...
View ArticleCredit-Card Balance transfer: Should You Do One?
Credit-Card Balance transfer: Should You Do One? written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachIf you’re thinking about doing a credit card balance transfer, you may have a lot of questions or...
View Article5 Credit Card Debt Traps to Avoid
5 Credit Card Debt Traps to Avoid written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Even though you might be very good about paying your credit cards on time, knocking out your balances in full each...
View ArticleSecured Credit Cards: A Good Option?
Secured Credit Cards: A Good Option? written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach A secured credit card is typically a good option for those who might have thin credit, or perhaps no credit....
View ArticleHow to Dispute a Credit Card Purchase For Defective Merchandise
How to Dispute a Credit Card Purchase For Defective Merchandise written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachAfter a day of shopping for new furniture at the furniture store, you come home to find...
View ArticleWhat Is a Good First Credit Card for a Young Adult?
What Is a Good First Credit Card for a Young Adult? written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachHaving a credit card – or even a couple of credit cards – isn’t always a bad thing for young adults,...
View Article5 Ways to Evaluate and Get the Best Credit Card Deals
5 Ways to Evaluate and Get the Best Credit Card Deals written by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachWith scores of different types of credit cards out there, how do you find the best deal? Needless...
View ArticlePrepaid Debit Cards Vs. Checking Accounts
by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach Carrying a prepaid debit card can be a convenient alternative to cash or checks while shopping or traveling, and may also make it easier to access money when...
View ArticleDifferences between Secured Credit Cards, Prepaid Debit Cards and Visa Gift...
by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachSecured credit cards, prepaid debit cards and Visa gift cards are all alternative methods of payment to a traditional unsecured credit card. But which one of...
View ArticleHow to Travel Using Credit Card Rewards and Avoid Rewards Devaluation
by Guest BloggerIt’s summer, the sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and if you’re stuck in an office right now it’s understandable if you’re day dreaming about cashing in those stockpiled...
View ArticleNew Credit Card Offers Special Perks to Future Car Buyers
by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money CoachIf my husband gets his way, in about a year from now we’ll be replacing our 2003 Chevy Tahoe with his dream car: a new Cadillac Escalade. In all honesty, I...
View ArticleCool New Alert System Detects Unexpected, Unwanted Charges on Your Credit Card
Cool New Alert System Detects Unexpected, Unwanted Charges on Your Credit Card originally appeared on Ask The Money Coach. Last Updated 14th June, 2014 Have you ever signed up for a “free trial offer”...
View Article4 Reasons That Most Millennials Don’t Have a Single Credit Card
Last Updated 9th September, 2014 A new study from BankRate.com has found that 63% of Millennials in the U.S. – those between the ages of 18 and 29 – don’t have a single credit card. I’ll admit: I was...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Balance Transfer Offers
Last Updated 12th January, 2015 Many folks trying to reduce their credit card debt turn to credit card balance transfer offers to achieve their goal. But while such transfers can be effective when...
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