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Debunking the Young Debtor Stereotype
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- December 24, 2007
The author of Strapped calls credit cards a "necessary evil" in today's economy.
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Pushing Credit on the College Crowd
By Kimberly Palmer and Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- December 24, 2007
Companies use free food and Facebook to lure students
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Credit Trends: Fewer Cards, Less Debt
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- December 24, 2007
Surveys suggest that college students may be wising up about credit card debt.
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How to Teach Your Kids About Credit Cards
By Emily Brandon -
Money & Business
- December 24, 2007
Banks and colleges offer financial education materials, but parents are the best source of information.
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Credit Card Debate over Consumers' IQ
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 5, 2007
Consumers wouldn't act so clueless if we had some basic facts.
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Congress Scolds Card Issuers for 'Unfair' Policies
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- December 4, 2007
Lawmakers want credit card companies to stop raising interest rates based on credit scores.
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When Dementia Leads to Debt
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- December 4, 2007
Take control before an ill family member racks up credit card bills.
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Shopping Online May Be the Safest Option
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 29, 2007
Hackers can steal personal information even from outside store walls.
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Kenneth Chenault | corporate executive
By Michael Useem -
Nation & World
- November 12, 2007
The ultimate trial by fire.
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Should Credit Cards Market on Campuses?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- November 5, 2007
Free food entices students to sign up for credit cards. One group wants the practice stopped.
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Staying Safe While Shopping Online
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- October 9, 2007
A few simple precautions help turn the Internet into a safe shopping zone.
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How to Avoid Money Envy
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- September 25, 2007
You can ignore the Joneses, an author says. They're probably deep in debt.
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Profiting From Lower Rates
Money & Business
- September 22, 2007
The Fed cuts, and Wall Street celebrates. How to join the party
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Free Sandwiches Too Good to be True? They Are
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- September 21, 2007
Because everyone knows that college kids plus credit cards equals disaster, Ohio State University professors are suing Citibank, Potbelly Sandwich Works, La Bamba, and marketing firm Campus Dimensions for false advertising, saying the establishments publicized free meals without clearly stating that the promotion involved signing up for a credit card, the Lantern reports..
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Asking for a Lower Credit Card Rate
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- September 21, 2007
Despite the Fed's interest rate cut, consumers still need to do their own negotiating.
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The Best Ways to Get Cash While Overseas
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- September 5, 2007
ATMs and credit cards are replacing traveler's checks as the method of choice.
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Banking Problems? Uncle Sam Wants to Help
By Marianne Lavelle -
Money & Business
- August 29, 2007
A new consumer site on banking and credit is a good first step, but it may leave you frustrated.
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A Credit Card Crackdown?
By Marianne Lavelle -
Money & Business
- August 29, 2007
A top federal regulator says there's growing demand for reining in banks' unpopular practices.
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Five Nasty Credit Card Surprises
By Marianne Lavelle -
Money & Business
- August 29, 2007
Did you know that when you're shifted to a higher interest rate, it can apply to past charges, too?
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"Modern Girls" Pen Financial Guide
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- August 9, 2007
On My Own Two Feet gives advice on how women can save money but still splurge on a pair of Escada jeans.
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