How to Assess Your Credit Card Needs After Divorce
Of all the things that need your attention after a separation or divorce, credit cards are probably low on your list. But making the right moves early on can set you…
Virginia C. McGuire
Virginia C. McGuire is a journalist who has covered personal finance, business, real estate, architecture and design. Her work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, The Awl and Mental Floss. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she now lives in Philadelphia. Connect with her on Twitter @vcmcguire or on LinkedIn.
Posts by Virginia C. McGuire:
How to Responsibly Handle an Inheritance
There are plenty of horror stories about sizable inheritances squandered on fast cars and glittering parties. But careful planning and good advice can help people use their good fortune in…
Apply for a Credit Card Online
We’re long past the days when the only ways to apply for a credit card were going to a bank branch or mailing in a paper application form. Now it’s standard to apply…
Are You Sure You Meant to Open That Wells Fargo Account?
From now on, opening a Wells Fargo credit card or bank account will trigger a very simple security check — an email to the account holders confirming that they authorized their new accounts.…
Is a Credit Card the Best Way to Consolidate Debt?
Whether a credit card is the best way to consolidate debt depends on how much debt you have, your credit score and even your personality. If you can pay off your…
Does Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate Matter?
Credit cards are one of the most expensive ways to borrow money. That’s because the interest rates can be very high — 30% a year or more. But if you’re careful…
First Progress Secured Credit Cards Review: No Credit Required
Credit cards, like ice cream, come in hundreds of flavors. But when you’re trying to build or rebuild credit, you may just want to stick with plain vanilla: a basic card…
Discover-It-Secured
Like other secured credit cards, the Discover it® Secured Card – No Annual Fee requires cardholders to put down a deposit — $200 minimum, in this case. Discover holds the deposit…
SelfScore Launches Rewards Card for International Students in US
A year after it began offering credit cards to eligible international students, alternative lending company SelfScore is increasing its portfolio of financial products by adding a rewards credit card: the SelfScore Achieve for…
Fund Your Secured Credit Card Promptly, or You’ll Lose It
Getting a secured credit card is a big first step toward improving your credit. In addition to giving you payment flexibility, a secured card wisely used can get you closer to an…
