Best Cards You Can Get With a Mediocre Credit Score

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Premium rewards cards and low annual percentage rates are typically reserved for the credit elite, but growing competition has led many issuers to widen their target market. That means credit card holders with so-so credit -- scores between 650 and 699 -- don't need to resort to using a subprime product to improve their score. We talked to experts to find out which cards ...

TRUE CONFESSIONS: I Was Earning $100K And Had A Really Low Credit Score

As you may know I have recently turned my financial life around, it is by no means perfect but it is on the right path.

Fixing your credit score - starting with paying off debt - isn’t quick, but it’s crucial

You didn’t get into a credit mess overnight, so don’t expect to get out of it quickly. Although it will take time to bring your credit score up, don’t let that deter you from getting started on your New Year’s resolution. You won’t vault from the depths to the top of the heap in a few months, but you can make significant gains. Making the effort should help you get your overall finances in order ...

4 Common Credit Card Misconceptions

Many Americans think these credit card "rules" are true. Read on to find out the facts.

Monitor your credit for free

I take some time every year to pull a free credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com to make sure my finances are in order and there aren't any delinquent accounts in my file that shouldn't be there.

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery Announces New Financing Options

New Jersey plastic surgery office, Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, introduces new financing options in order to make plastic surgery more affordable to all.Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) February 07, 2012 With new plastic surgery financing options, New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, MD and the staff at the Parker Center strive to make plastic surgery accessible and affordable for everyone ...

First Person: Cleaning Up My Credit Score Saved Me More Than $2,000 a Year

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What You Can Learn From Suze Orman's Mistakes

It's been a rough year for Suze Orman. First, she came under fire for endorsing a new prepaid debit card. Her claims that the card is "free" and can help improve your credit score have been questioned. There are also issues relating to additional fees and limits on how much money you can spend in a 24 hour period, even if the card is funded to cover those expenses.

That low credit score can cost you big bucks

These tips can improve your credit score and reduce your borrowing costs

Credit Q&A: Are Rewards Points Taxable?

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Q: I heard that Citi Bank sent 1099 forms to cardholders who earned frequent-flier miles through a special promotion. Are my credit card rewards points taxable? A: Generally speaking, your rewards points aren't going to be taxable if you've earned them by charging purchases to your credit card. High sign-on bonuses may require you to fill out a form for the IRS. As we've ...