Are you using the power of your credit or debit card to help protect yourself against fraud?
By setting up text alerts or notifications you’ll know when your card is being used, how much is being spent, and even when it’s time to pay your bill.
LEARN MORE
Having a credit card can have many benefits, but it can also be costly if you only make the minimum monthly payment.
That’s because using the card is like taking out a loan, and loans come with interest charges, meaning the longer it takes to pay your bill, the more you’ll pay in interest costs.
LEARN MORE
“Would you like to save 20% by opening a store credit card today?”
You hear this a lot at the checkout counter, and saving money is always tempting. But should you do it?
Store credit cards are offered by many big retailers. You’ll get that initial discount and maybe even special incentives or discounts on future purchases. If you’re a regular customer, you might want to consider it.
But there can be drawbacks...
LEARN MORE
Did you know that using a credit card gives you some important advantages when it comes to making purchases?
Whether it’s ordering something online, buying airline tickets, renting a car, or having to buy a new refrigerator in an emergency, a credit card gives you powerful protections - and even some extra benefits.
The first thing to always remember is that each time you use a credit card you are really taking out a loan – a loan that needs to be repaid.
LEARN MORE
