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.

How to Compare Student Checking Accounts How to compare student checking accounts. Look for low fees, low account minimums, campus accessibility and easy eligibility requirements. 3 Payment Methods You Think Build Credit That May Not Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski 3 Payment Methods You Think Build Credit That May Not The easiest way to build credit -- particularly for a young person -- is with... American Express Extended Payment Lets Charge Cards Carry Balances Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski American Express Extended Payment Lets Charge Cards Carry Balances American Express cardholders looking to make a big purchase might be interested to... 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. 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 Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski How Credit Card Issuers Respond the First Time You Miss a Payment You don’t necessarily need to panic the very first time you miss a monthly credit... What Lenders (and You) Can Say on Your Credit Report Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski What Lenders (and You) Can Say on Your Credit Report The entire credit scoring system hinges upon lenders reporting information on their... 3 Ways to Lose Your Credit Card Rewards Points Rewards points don’t expire like they used to, but you can still lose the points, miles or cash back bonus you’ve accrued on a credit card.