Latest articles by Joan Goldwasser
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7 Little-Known Credit Card Perks
credit & debt Points and cash back are only a fraction of the things your card can do for you.
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Bank Apps Make Deposits a Snap
Technology You can use your smart phone to check your accounts, pay bills and deposit checks.
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Southwest's Less-Rapid Rewards
Business Travel Say goodbye to Southwest Airlines' simple Rapid Rewards frequent-flier program.
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Give the Brush-Off to Bump-Up CDs
investing There's a catch to CDs that let you take advantage of rising rates.
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Get 0% on Credit-Card Transfers
credit & debt Taking advantage of a 0% balance-transfer offer can save you a bundle while you're paying off a holiday credit-card balance.
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What You Need to Know About Pay-As-You-Go Plastic
credit & debt Slam on the brakes with a card that won't let you run up a balance.
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Win Rewards for Paying Off Debt
credit & debt Believe it or not, these cards help whittle your balance.
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Quicken: Still the Best for Budgeting
Budgeting If you can spare the time, Quicken Premier offers a more complete picture of your finances than free online sites.
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Debit Card Rewards Aren't All Rewarding
credit & debt Credit-leery Americans have embraced pay-as-you-go plastic.
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Fast Ways to Pay Your Credit-Card Bill
credit & debt Whoops! You looked at the calendar and realized that your credit-card bill is due -- today.
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Instant Store Credit: Save Now, Pay Later
credit & debt It can be tempting to sign up for a retail credit card to take advantage of instant savings and attractive perks, such as exclusive coupons and special sales.
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What It Takes to Get a Loan
credit & debt Lenders loosen their grip, but your credit history will decide whether you get a mortgage, car loan or credit card.
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10 Things We Overpay For
Smart Buying You can save a lot by buying cheaper alternatives.
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More Reasons to Skip Savings Bonds
investing Uncle Sam wants you to buy Treasury bills instead.
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Free Checking Is Tougher to Find
credit & debt More accounts will come with fees or with strings attached.
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Debit Cards: Less Rewarding
credit & debt With interest rates near zero, banks are using debit-card rewards programs to entice new customers and retain current ones.
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Late Fees Ease, But Other Card Costs Rise
credit & debt Another round of rules meant to benefit credit-card holders went into effect in August.
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Get Early Alerts to Financial Fraud
Scams Credit- and debit-card fraud is a multibillion-dollar problem.
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Closing the Door on Overdrafts
savings New rules ban fees unless you opt for protection when you withdraw more money than you have.
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Cut the Fees Overseas
Travel Carry the right cards to get cash and buy on credit when you travel.
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CD Penalties Are Not Created Equal
savings No one expects to withdraw funds early, but emergencies occur.
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Little Banks, Better Deals
credit & debt Stay close to home for lower fees, higher yields and easier loans.
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Air-Miles Cards for International Travel
credit & debt Rack up points for overseas flights with these credit-card deals.
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FAQs On the New Credit Card Rules
credit & debt Sweeping changes shift the game in your favor.
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