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.

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. 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... Do You Need to Upgrade Student Credit Card After Graduation? Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski Do You Need to Upgrade Student Credit Card After Graduation? Soon-to-be grads may want to check in with card issuers to see if their student... American Express Extended Payment Lets Charge Cards Carry Balances The American Express Extended Payment option lets charge cardholders with stellar payment histories pay for certain purchases over time. 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. 4 Ways to Maximize Frequent Flier Miles Photo of Jeanine Skowronski Jeanine Skowronski 4 Ways to Maximize Frequent Flier Miles Frequent flier and travel credit card rewards program allow all their cardholders... 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.