Boost Your Credit Card IQ

Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflation.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priva ... Show More

Ideas on how to have fun this summer without breaking the bank. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap houses with a friend. With a little imagination, you can bring delight and joy — at a low cost — into your sunny days ahead. This episode originally aired Augu ... Show More

Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work. Whether you're a new credit card owner or just want to make sure you're getting the most out of your card, this episode will walk through the fundamentals of the credi ... Show More

Let's talk about credit cards. It's easy to get a credit card, but wow, they sure can cause a lot of emotional stress and a monkey wrench in your money plan. This pandemic has shown that it’s both good to have credit cards because who saw this thing coming, but also that you need ... Show More

Should you fill your wallet with credit cards or limit the number you have? It all depends on how you use credit and what makes sense for your financial life. Laura explains how to use credit responsibly and determine what number of credit cards is right for you. Read the transcr ... Show More

Credit cards have gotten a bad rap due to their easy misuse and the lack of knowledge about credit card best practices. In this fourth installment of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, Tori’s sharing how and why credit cards are one of the most important credit- ... Show More

Knowing how to build business credit could be the difference between starting your dream business or waiting on the sidelines. And while most people think that building business credit requires years of income, million-dollar revenue, or a personal connection with your local bank ... Show More

Do you have credit cards, but worry you rely on them a little too much? Does managing the debt seem daunting? Don’t worry, we got you! This episode is all about the do’s and don'ts of credit cards. Delyanne Barros speaks with credit expert Sara Rathner, from NerdWallet, about how ... Show More

Mark Cuban says you should only use credit cards if you do NOT want to be rich. While we are no fans of credit card debt, we believe credit cards can be very useful if used properly. In this Q&A, we’ll discuss what we agree with and what we disagree with when it comes to Mark Cub ... Show More

You might have a love-hate relationship with credit cards, but what if those points unlocked a world of experience for you? On this episode, we're exploring all the magical wonders of credit card points and my system to build up points fast. What You'll Learn My thoughts on why I ... Show More

Credit cards are a tool that you get to decide if you're going to use on your financial journey. Whether or not you will use them will depend on what you're trying build, and how confident you feel in your ability to ues them well. If you do decide to use credit cards moving forw ... Show More

Laura answers questions about how replacements for lost or stolen credit cards affect your credit. Find out how to protect your credit and the best places to get your reports and credit scores for free. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1MhUJIv