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Everything you need to know about a credit freeze

Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re taking inventory of the security measures in all areas of your life, don’t leave out your credit. While it’s nearly impossible to fully shield yourself from credit card fraud or identity theft, there are some steps you can take, such as freezing your…

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How to do a balance transfer

If you’re new to the world of credit cards, you might be wondering about balance transfers. In short, it’s a type of transaction in which debt is moved from one credit card account to another. If approached correctly, balance transfers can save you money on interest payments, if you transfer your balance from a high-interest card to a lower-interest…

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Here’s how an airline that charges for all seat assignments will keep families seated together

On the heels of United Airlines’ recent announcement about family seating, ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said it is now also seating children with a parent at no additional charge. This makes the carrier the latest airline to enact a travel policy that allows families to sit together. The Denver-based carrier said on Tuesday that it allows children under the…

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Readers say this credit card insurance provider isn’t reliable: Here’s what you need to know

Editor’s note: The TPG staff made multiple attempts to speak with eClaimsline while working on this story but did not receive a response. Many credit cards offer benefits like trip cancellation insurance, rental car protection or other travel insurance benefits that can help your family when problems arise during a trip. However, these perks are beneficial only if you…

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