College is in full swing for many first-time college students and many more students are back after summer break to continue their education. One thing we all know by now is that financial education is likely not on their course list, so when it comes to parenting a college-aged student, there are ways to help […]
How To Use Your Tax Return To Build Credit
If you’re one of millions of Americans who received a tax return this year you may be tempted to spend your return, but there are lots of other ways to use your tax return for your long-term financial benefit. One thing you can do is build better credit or start building your credit. I’ll share […]
How To Use A Secured Credit Card To Build Or Rebuild Credit
One of the cornerstones of good personal finance habits is managing your credit well. This includes monitoring your credit report and knowing your credit score. I’ve shared how to do that with you previously, and Discover makes it easy by providing your FICO® Credit Score for free on monthly statements, but I know not everyone […]
How To Get Holiday Budget Ready
With the calendar flipped to November, cooler weather in the forecast, and shopping lists being made it’s time to start thinking about holiday budgets. We partnered with Discover to share everything you need to know to get a holiday budget ready. How To Get Holiday Budget Ready Did you know there’s a Shopping Reminder Day? […]
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 […]
Track Your FICO® Credit Score with Discover
There are lots of numbers you should know off the top of your head. Your doctor’s phone number, your bank account balance, and your kids’ shoe sizes. Another number that is often overlooked that’s important to keep track of is your FICO® Credit Score. While you may not need to check it every day, ignoring […]
Credit Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Credit
Personal finance gurus often look down on credit cards. They may claim that it’s irresponsible to borrow or equate credit cards with some sort of moral failure. But the truth is that credit is helpful in many ways. Credit allows you to leverage your money today. It helps provide you with a borrowing history in […]
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 […]
5 Ways To Earn More Cashback
Do you love extra cash? Bonus money? An unexpected windfall? Who doesn’t, right? You may be missing out on extra cash in your pocket if you aren’t taking full advantage of Cashback Rewards. When you use your credit card’s Cashback Bonus program it’s an easy way to earn money on purchases you already plan to […]
11 Tips for Teaching Kids About Money from Discover
Teaching kids to be responsible with money and teaching them how to be fiscally responsible is a huge challenge. From the moment they are able to ask for things there are opportunities to teach kids about how to manage their money. It doesn’t matter if they’re 3 or 13 there’s always more to discuss. As […]
