No one wants to be reminded by their bank that using a credit card too much is a bad idea. It’s a rule of thumb that everyone knows, but often avoids because a credit card is a major convenience. After all, who wants to always carry cash for everyday purchases? However, it turns out that …
The fine print at the end of a credit card offer letter can tell a consumer a lot more about how good—or bad—the offer is than the main area of the marketing letter, where flashy photos and less text are more likely to catch the eye. But the small-font text in the last pages of …
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Owing more on a car loan than the car is worth—called being “upside down” on a loan—can make buying a new vehicle difficult. The negative equity can mean getting less for your old car at trade-in or coming up with the extra money to pay off the old debt. Cars depreciate quickly, so the urge …
