The end of summer is in sight and families are trying to squeeze in as many activities as they can before school begins or maybe even considering a fall getaway. Now is the perfect time to plan one last hurrah or a break after school starts to keep the summer fun going. When planning a […]
How Credit Card Payments Are Changing
We’re used to paying with credit cards, but changes are coming to how we pay with credit cards. Two big changes are coming to Discover Card that will change the way you pay: EMV cards and Apple Pay with Discover makes for a lot of change to how we pay, but change can be good. EMV credit […]
4 Ways To Save Big For Back To School (And Beyond)
Back to school is in full swing, and with it comes all the back-to-school shopping. Even if you’re prepared with everything on the teacher’s list at back to school time it’s likely there’s a few more things on your list. From items our teachers forgot to add to the back to school supply list to […]
Top 10 Mobile Apps For Managing Money
Mobile apps are where it’s at. I’m a big fan of managing my money and credit on the go and mobile apps are the best way to stay on top of payments, credit limits, pay bills, and more no matter where I am. I’m compiling a list of my favorite apps, but I would love […]
5 Steps To Get Your Student Ready For A Credit Card (and what to do if they’re already in debt)
Credit cards and young people don’t seem to mix well. We all know the story of the teenager that goes off to college, gets their first credit card, and before they know it they’re in a mountain of debt with no way out. That story is all too common. I’m sure many of you relate […]
Double Cashback with Discover it®
Do you ever wish you could double your money? You could do so much more. Save twice as much, give back twice as much, invest twice as much—the possibilities are endless! Don’t we all wish we could wave a magic wand and double our money? While it may sound too good to be true there […]
Freeze It!℠ Meet Discover’s New Feature
How many times has this happened to you? You’re getting ready to leave, or about to pay and suddenly you realize you’ve misplaced your credit card. In a panic you retrace your steps trying to remember the last time you had it out and where you might have put it. You look everywhere you can […]
5 Ways to Shop Smarter this Holiday Season
December is all about family time, parties and celebrations, and of course shopping! With holiday parties, classroom events, baking, holiday parades, travel, gifts, and holiday feasts it can be tough to stay on top of saving money with all the shopping you have to do. Discover commissioned a recent independent poll about holiday shopping and […]
How to Establish Good Credit
Good credit is the key to borrowing smart. It allows you to secure lower interest rates on a mortgage or auto loan, it gives you a larger pool of funds to borrow against for larger purchases or remodels, and can even help when you’re looking for a new job. Why does credit history matter? When […]
Runway to Everyday: 5 Fall Fashion Trends on a Budget
It’s time for fall fashion and with Fashion Week over it is time to look at how you can take fun fall trends and transfer them into affordable looks you can wear. While most of us won’t need a whole new wardrobe filled with the latest it’s fun to bring a little something new into […]