7 smart money and credit tips from millennials
Millennials somehow got a reputation as being less financially savvy than older generations. That’s just not true, and the seven millennials who shared their smart spending and charging tips with me...
View Article4 reasons millennials deserve more credit for how they handle money
Back off, naysaying baby boomers. Millennials are better money managers than they get credit for – even if they do drop more cash than most on bar tabs and overpriced toast. Today’s 20- and early...
View ArticleSummer jobs program teaches ABCs of debit
High school students traditionally take classes in English, math, science and social studies, but in Baltimore, youths in the city’s summer jobs program are learning how to handle plastic. The plastic...
View ArticleNew Uber credit card appears aimed squarely at millennials
Millennial bargain hunters have a new feature-rich credit card to rack up rewards with – no annual fee required. The new Uber Visa credit card issued by Barclaycard doesn’t offer the biggest sign-up...
View ArticleWhy a Starbucks credit card has me steamed
I’m a bit steamed – just like a latte – about the recent announcement from the ubiquitous Starbucks coffee store chain that it’s rolling out its own credit card and prepaid card. During the company’s...
View ArticleMillennials often are more financially insecure than they seem
For years, I’ve taken my good credit score for granted. I pay my monthly bills on time and have every intention of maintaining a high score so that I can access affordable credit and eventually buy a...
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