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Great Cards for Holiday Shopping
Great Cards for Holiday Shopping
The branded card of a retailer you are loyal to may have strong rewards.
October 29, 2020
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
We crunched a lot of numbers (and ran a survey) to crown top firms for their service on banking, credit cards, mortgages, and home and auto insurance.…
October 22, 2020
2 Credit Card Gotchas to Watch Out For
2 Credit Card Gotchas to Watch Out For
After an infuriating wake-up call with her own credit card company, one financial services consultant wants consumers to know something: It’s smart to…
October 20, 2020
10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet
Storing your passport book or card, a spare key, or any of these other important items in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft -- or worse.
October 9, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
We spend a lot of time worrying about running out of cash in retirement. But you might be surprised to see some of the things you'll find yourself spe…
September 16, 2020
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Travel Rewards Cards Offer New Perks
Travel Rewards Cards Offer New Perks
Credit card issuers expand benefits to justify the annual fees.
July 30, 2020
Rewards for Cell-Phone Customers
Rewards for Cell-Phone Customers
Some major cell-phone companies offer options worth checking out.
July 22, 2020
8 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
8 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Since this year's tax deadline was pushed back to July 15, many people just recently filed their tax return. That means there are a lot of tax refunds…
July 17, 2020
52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020
52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020
With a special nod to those of you spending more time at home, we found dozens of deals and discounts, plus ways to save (or make) money.
June 6, 2020
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
If you haven’t used a card in awhile, make a small purchase with it to keep it open. It’s good for your credit score.
June 4, 2020
Which Rewards Credit Card Is Right for You?
Which Rewards Credit Card Is Right for You?
Kiplinger's contributing editor Lisa Gerstner joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to chat about the best rewards credit card picks for every ty…
May 18, 2020
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You, 2020
The Best Rewards Credit Cards for You, 2020
Our top picks offer cash back or points you can use to buy groceries and other everyday items -- or add to your rainy-day fund.
May 1, 2020
3 Great Low-Rate Credit Cards
3 Great Low-Rate Credit Cards
If you're focused on finding a card with a minimal interest rate rather than one with stellar rewards, here are top contenders.
April 30, 2020
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
6 Money-Smart Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check
The $2 trillion stimulus package agreed upon by lawmakers and the White House will, among other things, provide a direct payment of $1,200 to millions…
April 15, 2020
The Pandemic Gives Borrowers a Break on Rates
The Pandemic Gives Borrowers a Break on Rates
Low rates reduce the cost of mortgages and other loans.
April 3, 2020
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
Want to improve your credit score?
March 12, 2020
Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
March 5, 2020
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2019
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2019
We've picked the cards that will give you the biggest payback for the way you spend.
February 25, 2020
70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
February 19, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020
Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?
Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?
Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.
December 30, 2019
Retirees, Reward Yourself With a Cash Back Card
Retirees, Reward Yourself With a Cash Back Card
The holiday season is a good time to pick a card that will reward you with cash back on a percentage of the dollars you spend.
December 18, 2019
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
The Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2017
Rewards credit cards keep getting more and more rewarding.
December 17, 2019
5 Ways to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards
5 Ways to Max Out Your Credit Card Rewards
Play your cards right and a first-class flight, luxe hotel suite or a pile of cash can be yours.
November 1, 2019
10 Reasons You're Still Broke
10 Reasons You're Still Broke
You have a job, maybe even a good one, but your paychecks never seem to stretch as far as you think they should and ends never quite seem to meet.
October 25, 2019