Category Archives: Credit

Is a Credit Card Company Holding You Hostage?

by Jackie Beck

Are you worried about your credit score, afraid to cancel a credit card in case it causes your score to drop? There’s no need to let a credit card company hold you hostage, especially if you have good or excellent …

Posted in Credit on 10.10.12 | 8 Comments

How Old Were You When You Got Your First Credit Card?

by Jackie Beck

How old were you when you got your first credit card, car loan, or student loan? I asked a similar question on Facebook the other day, and the answers ranged from 18-26 — with the majority being at 18. And …

Posted in Credit on 06.07.12 | 12 Comments

Regulation B and Credit Reporting

by Jackie Beck

I recently had the chance to interview John Ulzheimer about Regulation B of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which is a little-known regulation relating to credit references. While I’m an enormous fan of paying off debt, I don’t believe in …

Posted in Credit on 03.31.11 | Leave a comment