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Citi Flex Plan: What It Is and How It Works
Citi Flex Plan is an umbrella term for two financial products: Citi Flex Loan and Citi Flex Pay, additional ways of tapping your credit card's line of credit.
Apr 4, 2026
These Are the 8 Banks That Won’t Steal Your Money for Bouncing a Check
Capital One has eliminated overdraft fees and non-sufficient fund fees for all of its consumer banking customers, making it the first major U.S. bank to do so. It joins a list of seven other smaller financial institutions that have already ditched overdraft fees and the question is now, will more big banks follow suit? No...
Apr 18, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Ambition Credit Card
The Ambition Mastercard from College Ave doesn't charge interest, but it does require a deposit and a monthly fee.
May 2, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Breeze Credit Card
You’ll need to live near an airport that carries Breeze flights — and be a frequent Breeze flyer — to get your money’s worth from the Breeze credit card.
Apr 4, 2026
What Is PNC Bank, and Are Its Credit Cards Right for You?
PNC Bank offers multiple credit cards, but if you're not already a customer, you'll need to apply in a physical bank branch, which could pose a challenge.
May 2, 2026
Stop With the Bank Fees: Our 6 Favorite Free Checking Accounts of 2022
Finding a free checking account is becoming increasingly difficult. However, you might not be looking in the right places (ahem, online!). Here are our 7 favorite free checking accounts this year.
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: Should I Dump My Girlfriend if She Refuses to Work?
Dear B., I like to think my advice is gender-nonspecific — though it may not seem that way since I get far more letters from women than men. When one person refuses to work or take finances seriously, that’s a completely legitimate reason to dump them. Gender is irrelevant. It’s one thing to support your...
Apr 6, 2026
5 Things to Know About the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Credit Card
With the Holiday Inn Club Vacations Credit Card, you can earn rewards back on the mortgage for your timeshare membership, but first you’d need to pony up for a timeshare membership.
Apr 4, 2026
How Much Does Credit Repair Cost?
Credit repair companies help remove errors from your credit report to increase your credit score. Companies offer a pay-per-delete model or subscription models.
Apr 25, 2026
10 Moves to Make Your Credit Score Soar in 2023
If you want to whip your finances into shape, here’s a good goal: improving your credit score. A lot of goal-setting efforts fail because they’re so extreme. Think of all the bonkers weight-loss and money-saving goals that never go anywhere. This is different. No extreme measures are required. But there aren’t any shortcuts. Building good...
Apr 18, 2026
How Credit Card Companies Are Using AI
Artificial intelligence has been a crucial part of the industry for decades, and more uses of the technology are coming — including, maybe, AI agents that make purchasing decisions for you.
Apr 4, 2026
Got a 401(k)? Here’s How to Figure Out What to Do With It
How much money do you need to retire, and what’s happening with the cash you contribute to your 401(k)? We found a tool that simplifies complicated financial information and helps you plan ahead for a happy retirement.
Apr 6, 2026