Using your credit card to buy something online has become an almost daily habit for most people. Even so, there are many people who are still uncomfortable with submitting their credit card information online. Their fears aren’t completely unfounded. Scams are everywhere and the techniques scammers use are constantly evolving so it’s true that you […]

The credit card reform bill, otherwise known as the Credit CARD Act, goes into effect next month (on February 22, to be exact). While there’s a lot to be grateful for in this legislation, there are also some omissions, loopholes and flat-out giveaways to the credit card companies of which consumers need to be aware. […]

When you punch in a PIN to pay with your debit card, you’re saving the store — and maybe yourself in the long run — some money. Posted by Karen Datko We recently changed the way we buy most stuff — be it groceries at the supermarket or paint at the hardware store. When we […]