[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no longer available on our site. You can view the current offers from our partners in our credit card marketplace. DISCLOSURE: Cards from our partners are mentioned below.] The one thing that all reward credit card users love is the idea of earning bonus rewards. An extra point or... Read More

Can poor credit cost you a job offer? Depending on the job you’re applying for, it just might. While studies have not shown a correlation between lower credit scores and financial crimes, it’s still standard practice for many employers look to your credit history as one indicator of future job performance. Your credit report is... Read More

During the holiday shopping season, millions of consumers use their credit or debit cards to make purchases at their favorite retailers as they hustle to cross everyone off their shopping list, but experts warn that doing so might come with an inherent risk. Because so many people use their cards to finance purchases at this... Read More

The holiday season is a time of joy and giving but for many Americans, it is also a time that many credit card users accumulate debt. Promotional offers for 0% APR financing can provide some relief, but cardholders should use caution. The improper use of these programs can lead to even more debt, fees and... Read More

Rewards cards are all the rage lately, but should you use your rewards points before you lose them in 2013? The answer might be simpler than you think. According to Jason Steele, a credit card expert with Credit.com, most cards don’t have any year-end considerations to speak of. The majority of issuers look to activity,... Read More

A company that did business with a controversial mortgage issuer may soon see resolution of a lawsuit that alleged the company misrepresented the quality of its loans in an effort to get them insured. The insurance company MBIA may be approaching settlement in a suit with the notorious mortgage lender Countrywide over the quality of... Read More