When major media outlets need the perspective of a personal finance expert, they call Howard.
By: Russ Wiles | Source: USA Today
The past year has been unusual not just from a public-health standpoint, but in terms of personal money behaviors and economics. Many of the typical financial patterns that you’d expect to see in a recession year just didn’t pan out.
By: Holly Johnson | Source: CreditCards.com
ou can earn something for yourself as you go about checking off your holiday shopping list – that is, if you pay with a rewards credit card that offers an introductory bonus. Here’s what to keep in mind if you want to earn a sign-up bonus while buying gifts.
By: Nicole Spector | Source: Yahoo! Finance
With Black Friday offers storming in from retailers everywhere, consumers might feel overwhelmed just trying to distinguish the great bargains from the dud deals. In all the hustle and bustle of online shopping, it can be easy to overlook one crucial first step: cybersecurity.
By: Chris Worrell | Source: Cleveland.com
With the spirit of giving in the air and multiple ongoing crises in the headlines, philanthropic individuals are increasingly being targeted by scammers.
By: Michael Tedder | Source: Money
Holiday shopping season is here, and thanks to the pandemic, we’re doing more online buying than ever before. Unfortunately, this has also led to a rise in scams designed to harvest your personal information.
By: Allie Johnson
A new poll from Bankrate shows 22 percent of U.S. consumers have had an application for credit rejected in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic because a credit card company, lender or landlord deemed their credit score too low.
By: Barri Segal | Source: creditcards.com
Never underestimate the power of credit card rewards – you can use them to travel, buy merchandise or gift cards, and even get cash back for your everyday purchases.
By: Nicole Audrey | Source: NBC News
Ah to be young and in love! Turns out it may not be so easy when you’re also young and in debt.
By: Palash Ghosh | Source: International Business Times
Despite historically low interest rates from the Federal Reserve, many retail store credit cards still charge inordinately high annual percentage rates, or APRs.
By: Maryalene LaPonsie | Source: U.S. News & World Report
To assure you don’t become a victim, watch out for these five red flags of an IRS tax scam.
By: Russ Wiles | Source: Arizona Republic
The COVID-19 pandemic and economy-shutting measures to contain it came on quickly, over a matter of weeks. But the financial fallout — from job losses, reduced hours or wages, higher medical bills, mounting credit card bills and more — could linger as an unfortunate reminder for years to come.
By: Forbes Council | Source: Forbes
When the majority of your sales occur in a small window of time, you need a strong budget and operational strategy to keep yourself afloat during the off-season. To help, we asked a panel of Forbes Finance Council members how they recommend managing seasonal sales cycles.