Credit scores are an area of personal finance that seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. Many people believe that improving them is a matter of trial and error and, as a result, there’s a lot of “credit score advice” floating around that can end up doing more harm than good. Four common credit score myths have been rounded up and debunked below:
Credit & Debt
Five Tips to Get Out of Debt
Content Provided Courtesy of Greenpath Financial Wellness
If you made a New Year’s Resolution to get out of debt, today’s a big day. By mid-January, most resolutions have fizzled.
But — YOU can say, NOT TODAY. If you feel yourself slipping, take a minute for a pep talk, remind yourself that you can do this, and check out our post on goals that stick. Retool that resolution, and get back on the bandwagon, friend. Continue reading
Secure Transactions: Choose the Right Way to Pay
Secure Transactions: Choose the Right Way to Pay 
There are plenty of options to manage your money that are convenient, some more secure than others. When transacting, which option do you choose?For instance, should you use a credit card when shopping online, or is a debit card OK? Should you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment app to pay rent or purchasing something? Is it safe to use your debit card with a PIN at the gas station?
If you don’t know the answers, here are some tips to help you stay safe.
How to Play the Credit Card Game
When was the last time you shopped around for a credit card? Here’s why you should. Continue reading
How to Find the Right Credit Card for You
If you’re shopping around for a credit card, you’ve probably noticed that there are plenty of options on the market today. Low-interest, balance transfer, rewards, cash back, airline- and hotel-specific cards, retail cards, student cards, business cards … the list is endless. So how do you find the credit card that’s right for you?
Beware of Fast Cash
Reprinted Courtesy of “It’s a Money Thing”
Like local car dealerships and personal injury law firms, short-term and payday lenders tend to have the most annoying commercials on TV. They’re often tacky and annoying, and tend to air during daytime talk shows or very late at night. Their promises of “fast cash!”, “guaranteed approval!” and no “credit check required!” are enough to make you change the channel—and yet, if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to get your hands on some extra money fast, those commercials might start making sense to you.
A Credit Card to Inspire
You’re the Inspiration for Our New Inspire Card
When we designed our new MasterCard credit card, it seemed right to name it the Inspire, because we are inspired by the dedication and creativity of the educational community each and every day.
3 Quick Ways to Cut Debt
It’s easy to accumulate debt without realizing it. If you’re paying high interest rates on your credit cards or loans, consider these options to pay off your debt faster.
A Credit Card Designed for School Employees
If you’re a school employee and haven’t checked out our School Employee Mastercard®, we hope you’ll give it a closer look, because it’s designed specifically with you in mind. Here are just a few benefits that we think make it pretty special.
It’s a Money Thing: How to Overcome ‘Credit Card Shyness’
News outlets and credit card companies are quick to label millennials as being credit card-shy. According to a recent survey, millennials apparently fear their credit card debt more than climate change, the threat of war and even death. It may sound like an overreaction, but the underlying trend is substantial: millennials are carrying fewer cards and have lower balances, compared to the previous generation of young adults.
