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Dealing with credit card debts
Chris Farrell Mar 12, 2012
Where can I find reputable resources to help restructure credit card debt? Tom, Charlotte, NC
Household investment is up
Chris Farrell Mar 8, 2012
Consumer borrowing is on the rise. Here's the thing: Credit card borrowing is down. Student loans and auto loans -- investment debt -- is up.
Credit card attack!
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 7, 2012
So much for the end of crazy credit card solicitations -- card companies have become more aggressive than ever. We look at which solicitation techniques work and why.
Citigroup to offer credit cards in China
Rob Schmitz Feb 7, 2012
Banking giant Citigroup is to become the first global bank to issue its own credit cards in China. Debit cards are much more common there.
Good habits and a credit score
Chris Farrell Feb 1, 2012
We use a credit card to pay for all monthly expenses and then pay it off at the end of each month. My credit score fluctuates every quarter, depending on when the accounts are checked. My question is how can we convince the credit rating company that we do not carry any credit card debt from one month to the next? My score is currently at 749 but has been as high as 815. Thanks, I really enjoy your program. Randy, Macomb, IL
The time to purge receipts
Chris Farrell Jan 27, 2012
I have recently started purging old files of financial information (statements, bills, receipts, etc.). I have heard that I should keep credit card statements for 7 years, but I was wondering: If the accounts are closed and there are no discrepancies on the credit reports, do I really need to hang on to these statements? Thanks for your insight. Alicia, Indianapolis, IN
JPMorgan Chase slows debt collection
Tess Vigeland Jan 16, 2012
The American Banker says that JPMorgan Chase appears to be backing off efforts to collect unpaid credit card debt from its customers. They're not forgiving the debt, but they've quietly stopped going after it.
Taking the Card Case out for a spin
Tess Vigeland Dec 16, 2011
Tess takes her newly downloaded Card Case app for a spin into the real world.
This week: The Postal Service, the CFPB (non) confirmation
David Gura Dec 9, 2011
We talk to one of our Washington reporters about what happened in the news this week.
To close or not to close
Chris Farrell Dec 8, 2011
I recently "moved my money" and I'd like to get rid of my old credit cards linked to the old bank accounts. Assuming there are no fees for keeping the old cards, should I save one and not use it, or occasionally use it in case it needs to remain active? Or can I simplify my life, cut loose the dormant accounts and just move on to my new cards? Any advice appreciated. Charlie, San Francisco, CA
