If you’re not familiar with the controversy over payday loans, let me sum it up this way: their opponents call the practice “predatory lending” for a reason. Double-digit or even triple-digit interest rates mea...
Scam victims shouldn't have to pay extra taxes when they get their money back, but that's exactly what Chase Bank is telling one card holder to do after he managed to get his cash returned to him.
In 2009, a...
We all try our best to budget our money. Saving cash and limiting extra spending is important for our financial security, but it's often difficult to maintain a personal budget. Unfortunately, many budgets fail...
Ever notice that your debit card also has a Visa or MasterCard logo on it? Most debit cards also have a credit card functionality built in and not every consumer knows which one to use at all times. Are there i...
It's always nice when you're able to lend money to a friend. Unfortunately, letting your friend borrow money can lead to problems that strain your friendship. Some people avoid lending money to friends altogeth...
We've all been in an awkward money situation before. Sometimes it's splitting the check, sometimes it's a group gift. Sometimes it's having a friend or family member ask you to lend them a few clams when you ju...
Don't you wish you had a perfect credit score? Wouldn't it be great to bask in all the perks, benefits, and low interest rates that come showering down on you when you reach that mythical 850? Of course it woul...
Are you in the market for a new credit card? If so, there are a lot of confusing options that may make it difficult when applying for a new line of credit. Is a low interest rate or cash back card better? How a...
Financial planning is an important part of any individual's life. However, too many of us try to manage our finances ourselves rather than seeking professional help when we need it. This can be a pretty serious...
For money counterfeiters across the nation, it really is all about the Benjamins. Unbeknownst to the average consumer, the U.S. is currently experiencing a growing trend of fake $100 bills making their way into...
Payday loans may seem like the perfect solution during financial hardship. Many of us have used these short-term cash advance loans to pay for emergency expenses or cover utilities in between paychecks. But a n...
Last fall, an alleged international hacking group began a massive cyber attack targeting major US banks including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank, American Express, JP Morgan Chase, PNC and Citigroup. NBC...
Tax season is here and it's unavoidable. Yet that April 15th tax deadline still manages to sneak up on many of us. If you're thinking you might need to get an extension for filing your tax return, you're in luc...