Being Credit-Shy Can Hurt Your Financial Health
Hi Eva, I am 28 years old, and I’ve never had a credit card. My parents raised me to be wary of them, and I’m honestly afraid to get one. I use debit or cash for everything and pay my bills (utilities and rent) on time but I usually have a very low balance in [...]
Zappos Announces Security Breach
Over the weekend, hackers gained access to customer data stored on Zappos’ servers. The company, which is owned by online giant Amazon.com, sent out e-mails to customers on Sunday, advising them to reset their passwords. Zappos also expired all customers’ passwords as a security measure. The popular shoe and clothing company advised that the databases [...]
Updated Credit Card Profile: Citibank Clear Visa
Do you want an overall decent deal on your next credit card? If a no frills card offers too little for you but you don’t want a complicated rewards programme to worry about, you might want to check out the Citibank Clear Visa card. It offers reasonable fees and rates and some special offers to [...]
Broke Gal in NYC, Part 4: The New Year in Numbers
Prep for tax time and get organized. Know what forms you need and from whom you should expect to receive them. Remember that you might not just get a W-2; if you have made payments over $600 on qualified federal student loans, had interest income from investments or savings, or got unemployment or other such [...]
Jun 15, First Time Credit Cards Guide
Welcome to our ‘first time credit cards’ guide! Do you know how to choose the best one for you or one that will best suit your needs? Do you understand the terms and agreements of your contract? How about what could happen if you don’t pay on time or rack up debts that you can’t [...]