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Which should you pay first: Credit Card or mortgage bill?

Irina — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:39 +0000

Here’s something to think about: if you were strapped for cash, what would you pay of first, your mortgage or credit card bills? If you pick the credit card, then a recent study says that you’re not alone. Reuters gives the lowdown on a report by Translink that cobbled together the percentages of consumers who

Using your credit card on vacation

Irina — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:00:07 +0000

Yes, taking your credit card on vacation can pose a real risk, but not for the reasons you may think. I’m not suggesting you leave it behind so you can resist the temptation to splurge on a scuba lesson you hadn’t budgeted in, or from buying that pair of Manolo Blahnik knockoffs you really, really hadn’t planned on getting – although if you’re prone to spontaneous spending that might not

Credit Card Act: facts you need to know

Irina — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:05:25 +0000

I want to talk about the recent Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which came into effect on February 22nd 2010, and how it might impact your bill. In May 2009, President Obama passed legislation to limit and even eliminate some of the fees credit card companies have gotten used to charging. There are [...]

Welcome to CompareSmart’s blog !

Irina — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:02:56 +0000

Saving money is something everyone aspires to, and there are an abundance of ways to accomplish it. From small saving techniques like cutting coupons, buying store brands, buying local from the farmer’s market, to bigger strategies like making (and sticking to!) a budget, or re-financing your house, there’s always a way. But since everyone has different [...]