Articles by Jeanine Skowronski

Jeanine is an expert in a wide range of personal finance topics, with a specialization in consumer banking products and credit. Education: B.A. in Journalism and Professional Writing from the College of New Jersey.

American Express Extended Payment Lets Charge Cards Carry Balances
Jeanine Skowronski
Jeanine Skowronski
American Express Extended Payment Lets Charge Cards Carry Balances
The American Express Extended Payment option lets charge cardholders with stellar payment...
3 Payment Methods You Think Build Credit That May Not
Not every piece of plastic can boost your credit score. Here are some payment methods that may not build credit the way you think they do.
Do You Need to Upgrade Student Credit Card After Graduation?
Here is some student credit card advice for soon-to-be grads: check in with your issuers to see if the cards requiring upgrading post-graduation.
How Credit Card Issuers Respond the First Time You Miss a Payment
Jeanine Skowronski
Jeanine Skowronski
How Credit Card Issuers Respond the First Time You Miss a Payment
You've missed a credit card payment, now what? Find out how your...
How to Compare Student Checking Accounts
Jeanine Skowronski
Jeanine Skowronski
How to Compare Student Checking Accounts
How to compare student checking accounts. Look for low fees, low account...
4 Ways to Maximize Frequent Flier Miles
It's summer travel season. Here are some ways to get the most out of your frequent flier program or travel credit cards rewards program.
What Lenders (and You) Can Say on Your Credit Report
Lenders technically can add statements to your credit report, but they’re written in code and won’t have a direct impact on your credit score.
3 Ways to Lose Your Credit Card Rewards Points
Jeanine Skowronski
Jeanine Skowronski
3 Ways to Lose Your Credit Card Rewards Points
Rewards points don’t expire like they used to, but you can still...

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