The Citi® Secured Mastercard® is a secured credit card with no annual fee and a required minimum security deposit of $200 when you open your account, prior to card activation. If you have poor credit, or lack much of a credit history at…
When I was just starting out in my 20s, I applied for a Discover card and got rejected because my credit score wasn’t high enough. Later, I applied for a secured credit card and began building my credit history one…
Interested in rebuilding your credit? A secured credit card could be in your future. There are dozens to choose from, but the Union Bank Secured Visa® Card is one of the better options if you’re fortunate enough to live in…
A bad credit score hurts you in many ways. It makes it harder to get approved for a loan, rent an apartment, and get a job. You pay more interest on loans you do get. Insurance is pricier. It can…
The Navy Federal Credit Union nRewards® Secured Credit Card is a secured credit card with no annual fee and a cash back rewards program that pays you back on every dollar you spend. The rewards program is solid in comparison to other…
According to a 2019 report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), about 66% of American adults have at least one credit card. And that figure doesn’t account for bank-issued debit cards and prepaid debit cards, which leverage the same payment…
The UNITY® Visa Secured Credit Card from OneUnited Bank is a secured credit card with no annual fee and reasonable interest rates. With automatic payment pattern and credit utilization reporting to the 3 major consumer credit bureaus, it offers a clear path…
With used car prices higher than they’ve ever been, millions of leased-vehicle drivers are asking themselves the same question: Should I buy out my lease? There are several reasons buying your car at lease end is a good idea, though…
Whenever I travel abroad, I carry at least one credit card that doesn’t charge foreign transaction fees (FTFs) — the surcharges issuers often impose to cover the additional cost of processing international purchases. I haven’t kept a precise tally of how…
Quick Look George’s beloved Aunt Azalea just died, leaving him a cash windfall large enough to pay off his house. But his wise friend William warns George about prepayment penalties, leaving George to wonder whether he should pay off the…
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