Health care credit cards have become an easy way for New Jersey medical patients to receive treatment when they lack insurance coverage. New Jersey officials, however, are now investigating whether these cards are actually predatory and have a negative impact on consumers’ credit scores. (more…)

Companies issuing credit cards have faced a lot of restrictions over the past few years thanks to a credit card reform law created to protect consumers. Some stay-at-home moms and dads, however, say the changes have not been beneficial to all consumers, including ones who currently have stellar credit scores, but no income.

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Depositors of Birmingham, AL can benefit from a high-yield savings account rate offered by Health Credit Union. The credit union currently showcases a 0.50% APY return that can propel members toward their savings goal no matter how big or small.

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As economic hardship continues to keep Americans struggling with monthly budgets, looking to affordable auto loans can mean the difference between staying in the green or going deeper into debt each month. A resource that borrowers are turning to more frequently are credit unions, like Pentagon Federal Credit Union, to keep them practical and savvy when financing a car. (more…)

Tax season for 2011 is behind us, allowing you to get prepared and sufficiently anxious for tax season 2012. For those living on retirement savings accounts, tax season never really ends. It’s on your mind all year as you budget your spending and make withdrawals from your retirement savings account and other parts of your retirement portfolios. (more…)

Investors in the Chicago, IL area are able to save big thanks to the longtime service of the Mutual Federal Bank and its range of banking products. The bank’s 12-month CD rate of 0.90% APY is a mid-term, attractively rated share certificate that gives back even more than you put in.

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Being able to comfortably retire takes commitment and being knowledgeable about retirement. Find out if you can expect to live the high life or if you’ll be living paycheck to paycheck in your golden years by taking the Retire Like a Celebrity Quiz. (more…)

Take the financial literacy quiz  to find out how your finances matches-up against these celebrity financial successes and blunders! (more…)