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5 Ways to Protect Your Credit When Traveling

Kat Tretina July 5, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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If you’re planning on traveling this summer, your credit cards are essential. You’ll need one to do everything from checking into a hotel to renting a car. While credit card theft and fraudulent charges are always a risk, it isn’t as big of a deal when you’re home. You can quickly cancel the cards, and your credit card company will send you new ones right away.
9 Cheap Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford to Visit This Year

Holly Johnson July 3, 2017 • 5 Minute Read
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If you have kids, you’re probably well aware that beach vacations are the ultimate gateway to frugal fun. Beyond transportation and lodging, you’ll pay very little to keep the kids busy all day. Head out to the beach from your hotel or rental, bring along a cooler of drinks and snacks, and your kids will use nature’s bounty – surf, sand, and sea life - to entertain themselves.
Credit cards for college students

Natalie Hollingshead June 29, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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You’re finally finished with high school and college bound this fall. Getting a credit card before you hit the books come September may be on your to-do list for the next months, but be aware that it’s not as simple as signing on the dotted line and getting a card in the mail.
Protect Your Pocketbook: Your Identity Theft Prevention Checklist

Kirsten Thuringer June 27, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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If I said that identity theft is no fun, it would be a lot like telling you the sky is blue and water is wet — a bit of an understatement. Identity theft is one of the most devastating things that can happen financially, but it’s also far more common than a lot of people realize. About 15 million U.S. consumers were affected by identity fraud in 2016, according to a study by Javelin Strategy & Research. In total, about $16 billion was stolen from those victims.
Don’t Miss Out on These 4 Untapped Credit Card Benefits

CreditSoup Staff June 27, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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By the time most people are old enough to open a credit card, they’ve undoubtedly heard countless cautionary tales of friends and family members who dug themselves into debt, faced hefty interest rates after not reading the fine print, or destroyed their credit scores with a few poor decisions.
Mortgage Basics

June 26, 2017 • 1 Minute Read
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Compared to merely renting, financing an owned residence can be quite the monetary commitment. Luckily, through mortgage loans, homeowners can break the total cost of their home into regular payments over the course of a number of years.
3 Ways to Lower Your Credit Card Payment

Kat Tretina June 23, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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When it comes to credit cards, it’s easy to lose track of your budget and run up a balance. In fact, the average credit card debt per cardholder in the United States is $4,061. If you have a high-interest credit card, your balance can grow over time, increasing your minimum payment and making it difficult stay on track.
How Your Credit Score May Affect Your Job Search

Kat Tretina June 21, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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If you’re interviewing for a new job, you know the importance of a polished resume, personalized cover letter, professional interview attire, and preparedness. One of the most overlooked factors that can affect your chances of getting a job is your credit.
How to Choose the Right Credit Card for Your Needs

Kirsten Thuringer June 16, 2017 • 4 Minute Read
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One of the first — and most important — steps of any job is deciding which tool will be most effective for that task. While a hammer is great for driving nails into a wall, it doesn’t work quite as well when you’re trying to apply a fresh coat of paint.