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Credit card companies were among the worst performing stocks on Tuesday following Synchrony Financials SYF revelations relating to credit quality and reserves. The private-credit card issuer, which spun off from General Electric Company GE in 2014, disclosed that net charge-offs (NCOs) will increase 10-20 basis points (bps) over the next 12 months. Considering this increase […]

“New cardholders should focus on building a good credit history with their first card while avoiding taking on more credit than they can afford to repay, Bruce McClary, the vice president of communications for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, said in an email. Staying financially responsible with your credit card can help you avoid […]

Sean McQuay June 21, 2016 Credit Card Basics, Credit Cards, Rewards Credit Cards, Student Credit Cards, Travel Credit Cards

Moving out of your parents’ house, no matter what the circumstances are, is a step toward independence. However, once you’re out in the real world, you have a lot of responsibilities to consider that you may not have thought of while living under their roof. Here are five financial goals to focus on as you make the transition.  1. […]

Summer will be here before you know it, and with it come new and old scams. As you consider possible escapes — travel to exotic places; trips to the beach, the mountains or the golf course; a staycation to get much needed work done around your house — bear in mind that these diversions provide […]

Students of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Upward Bound recently participated in a Financial Literacy for Youth workshop with their parents. This was a two-part workshop, co-sponsored by The Links Inc. Arkansas Chapter. The first part of the workshop addressed basic money management. Carla Martin, UAPB’s interim vice chancellor for finance and administration, […]

Parenthood brings joy — and new layers of complicated financial decisions. At NerdWallet, some of our personal finance experts are also parents who are navigating those choices. In honor of Mother’s Day, some of our Nerd moms share lessons they learned while preparing for their new family members, after the kids arrived, and from their […]

A rewards credit card can certainly add some heft to persons wallet. After all, what other payment method lets you earn points, miles or cash back on all of your purchases? Still, in spite of the perks, this type of plastic just isnt for everyone. For starters, rewards credit cards tend to carry higher interest […]

Q. I read your article “When student loans break the bank.” My student loans are past due because I suffered an injury and lost my job. My lender listed alternative repayment plans as you listed in the article, but I’m wondering if they would ever consider a settlement option to pay in full for a […]