AARP / THE HARTFORD INSURANCE REVIEW 2016
Founded in 1958, AARP is an organization specifically for retirees age 50 and over. It offers a number of insurance products to its members, and it works in conjunction with The Hartford, one of the nation’s insurance powerhouses, to give its members access to auto and homeowners insurance. This collaboration between the two organizations dates […]
How to Rebuild Your Credit Using Credit Cards
When you use your credit card, it has a direct influence on your credit score. In fact, both the FICO score and the VantageScore models weigh your payment history and your credit utilization the most when calculating your score. Because of this, if you’re trying to rebuild your credit, using credit cards responsibly can be […]
10 Cities Where Residents Are Addicted to Their Credit Cards
The Great Recession inflicted a lot of pain on Americans: loss of retirement savings, home foreclosures and job layoffs. But one positive that came out of the dark financial period is that credit card users improved their swiping habits. Wisening up to the cost of carrying a revolving balance, almost half of credit card users […]
GEICO Insurance Review 2016
Note: This post is not sponsored by Geico and does not constitute an endorsement. The Government Employees Insurance Company as been around, serving public workers and military personnel, since 1936. For the rest of us, GEICO only really became a contender in the insurance market beginning in 1999 when a little green gecko entered the […]
Best Bad Credit Loans of 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated for 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: The offers mentioned in this article are expired and are no longer available. At one time, loans for bad credit were restricted to short-term payday loans with astronomical interest rates, which left most borrowers further in debt. In 2018, online lenders have changed the […]
Best Debt Consolidation Loans of 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated for 2019. EDITOR’S NOTE: The offers mentioned in this article are expired and are no longer available. When you’re juggling multiple credit cards and loans, it can seem like there’s no end in sight for your monthly payments, and when you’re only making your minimum payment, it might […]
Best Home Equity Loan Rates of 2016
There’s more to getting great home equity loan rates than meets the eye. You can choose from two main types of home equity loans, including a fixed-rate loan with set monthly payments over the term of the loan. Home equity line of credit (HELOC) loans have variable interest rates that start low and increase once […]
Best Whole Life Insurance Policy in 2016
Finding the right life insurance policy isn’t a cut and dry process, and what’s ideal for you may not work well for your friends or neighbors. To help you make an informed decision, we rounded up some of the largest top life insurance companies to give you a starting point in your research. Choose between […]
Guide: How to Save Money Better & Faster to Live a Richer Life
A fat cushion of cash in the bank can certainly help you sleep easier at night but we all know that stashing money away is easier said than done. A 2016 survey from CareerBuilder[1] revealed that 75% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. If saving more is one of your goals but you haven’t been able to […]
Find the Best Dental Insurance of 2016
Finding affordable dental insurance can sometimes seem like you’re searching for a flying unicorn. Fortunately, with so many dental insurance companies to choose from, it’s easier than ever to shop around, compare prices and find the right coverage that meets your unique needs. Read on to learn more about what the most popular dental insurance […]
Finding Cheap Full Coverage Insurance in Your Area
If you commute regularly, have a new car, have an expensive car or live in an area with a high risk of damage via animal collisions, weather situations or vandalism, opting for a comprehensive car insurance policy with a full roster of optional coverage makes sound financial sense. Although there’s no real cheap full coverage […]
How Much Is Car Insurance Supposed to Cost?
Shopping for car insurance can be quite confusing, especially with the large range of rates out there. There are many different types of coverage integrated into a car insurance policy, and your premium may be higher or lower depending on the level of coverage you choose. For example, there are several types of liability insurance, […]
Centennial® Classic Credit Card Review
Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. EDITOR’S NOTE: All the credit card offers mentioned in this article are expired and are no longer available Centennial® Classic Credit Card […]
Credit Sesame Survey: What Would Entice Millennials to Open a Credit Card?
Credit Sesame recently polled 1,000 young adults aged 18 to 34 and found that nearly 60% of them said they don’t have a credit card, citing debt as the main reason why they choose to avoid them. It appears Millennials associate the use of credit cards with debt. While it’s understandable, it’s also important to […]
100 Best Credit Card Travel Tips
You don’t travel through 10 countries in six months without learning a thing or two about traveling smart with a credit card. In fact, here are 100 tips to make the most of your rewards miles and have a safe, smart trip. We’ve even broken it down into phases to help you step-by-step! Find the […]
