Kevin Cash

Grace periods are one of the most appealing attributes of credit cards. They allow you to buy what you need now and pay it off later, interest free. But if you don't know the specific terms of your card's grace period, you could get stuck with interest charges.

Whether you’re vying for an entry-level position at a fledgling startup or you’re meeting with the board of a rival company about a top leadership posting, the list of things you shouldn’t say during a job interview is practically universal.

You’re a man who likes the finer things in life. You know the exquisite pleasure of a perfectly tailored suit, a well-seared steak, a decanted bottle of Brunello. But if you still have an old Keurig in your kitchen—or worse, a Mr. Coffee—you, my friend, aren’t nearly as sophisticated and savvy as you think you are.

It’s a wonderful time to embrace the plastic. With more and more credit cards flooding the market—combined with an all-out push by banks to attract today’s debt-shy, Venmo-loving Millennials—there’s never been a better time to scoop up a low APR, score an enormous sign-up bonus, and cash in other great perks.

It’s no secret that most consumer products these days come with a shelf life that would make your grandfather cringe. We’re talking about $30 blazers from fast-fashion outlets that last half a season, $200 flat screen TVs from big box stores that will be obsolete by next Black Friday, and phones so cheap you could cycle through them faster than paper towels.

A goodwill letter is a note written to a creditor that asks for a bad mark on your credit report — typically a late or non-payment — to be removed. Non-payment information on your credit report almost always results in a reduced credit score, but a successful goodwill letter will remove the mark and return your credit score to its prior state.

The CFPB’s rules on prepaid debit cards have changed in a way that force issuers to make rules and fee schedules more transparent.

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