Olympic hopefuls are going for the gold, silver and bronze. American Express is hoping consumers will go for the gold too, or maybe even the platinum. There's no doubt that the American Express Gold card offers some clout but does it live up to it's noble name?

- - - - - - - Secured Credit Cards: Do you need one? Should you get one?

What are secured credit cards? Can they help or hinder your credit score? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Find out more about secured credit cards and whether you should use one or not.

- - - - - - - Credit Cards: Avoid at all Cost? A Necessary Evil? Or A Helpful Tool?

Credit cards are fairly easy to obtain. Identity thieves have proven that time and time again. They are also pretty easy to use which can either be a convenient short cut or a road to long-term debt. Let's look at the good, the rewards, the bad and the really ugly about credit cards.

- - - - - - - Does Yahoo! Finance Make You Yell Yahoo?

Yahoo! Finance Review: Is Yahoo! Finance Helpful?

- - - - - - - American Express-Delta Airlines SkyMiles Review: Will you be flying high with these credit card rewards?

For people who desire to travel for whatever reason, frequent flyers can be a big bonus. So how does American Express-Delta Airlines SkyMiles rate?

- - - - - - - Are Amazon.com Rewards Cards "Rewarding?"

What are the perks and pitfalls of the Amazon.com Reward Card?

- - - - - - - Kohl's: Customer Love the Store, How Does the Credit Card Rate?

Kohl's Department stores are a popular shopping venue. For our family it is a major stop for back to school clothes, Christmas shopping, winter coats, Easter dresses, toys and more. Kohl's offers up to date styles and very competitive prices.

- - - - - - - JP Morgan Chase Bank Review: Is Bigger Better?

JP Morgan Chase is a relatively new bank as two financial giants, JP Morgan and Chase Manhattan, merged. Even more recently JP Morgan Chase absorbed Bank One, Washington Mutual and other smaller banks.Does this make them bigger AND better?

- - - - - - - The 411 on the J.C. Penny Credit Card: A Store Credit Card Worth Checking Out

The J.C. Penney credit card is a store-specific card created for use at J.C. Penney retail stores and at the online J.C. Penney store. Many consumers don't realize that you can also use your J.C. Penny credit card at CVS Pharmacy and Eckerd Pharmacy. These options are fairly new. Find out what else you may not know about the J.C. Penny credit card.

- - - - - - - Saving Money Each Month: Money Saving Tips That Work

Our holiday shopping spree is rapidly coming to an end with just days left before Christmas arrives. New Year's Eve is right around the corner and with it all our debts and bills from the holiday season will be coming home to "nest" and you need to find ways to save money to pay money. Or maybe you just want to make saving money each month your New Year's Eve resolution. Whatever the reason, these monthly money saving tips will help!

- - - - - - - Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Minimum Payments Maximize Debt

If nothing else, the recent financial crisis has opened our eyes to the dangers of excessive credit card debt. Many consumers have long considered credit card debt part of life but when unemployment rises and foreclosures are festering, credit card debt seems like a nasty and preventable sore. Now many of us are wondering how we can quickly pay off our debt and save for our future. Try these paying off credit card debt tips.

- - - - - - - 7 Tips for Talking About Money as a Couple

What is the biggest issue that causes arguments between couples? You guessed it, money. Couples may argue over sex, kids and chores but money is the most divisive issue for married couples. Consider these 7 tips to make talking about money easier, more friendly and less argumentative.

- - - - - - - SSL Certificates:Safe shopping online

This holiday season we are all hoping to find the best deals online, those deals that can save us money. But how can we know a good deal while Christmas shopping is also a safe website to purchase from? Find out what certificate you need to look for before you make that purchase online.

- - - - - - - LendingTree.com Review: Does LendingTree.com deliver?

Can LendingTree.com help you get the loan you need - maybe. But is it the loan you deserve?