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How a Credit Card Could Help Lower the Cost of Debt
Published March 12, 2013
Choosing the right credit card to match your financial situation and spending habits can bring benefits that go beyond convenience and rewards, it can also help lower the cost of most types of debt.
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Have Financial Regulators Gone Too Far in Support of Stay-at-Home Spouses?
Published January 07, 2013
A provision under the Credit CARD Act of 2009 had an unintended consequence for more than 18 million Americans--but what's being done about it?
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Why Deferred Interest Financing Should be on the Naughty List
Published December 06, 2012
All too often, shoppers overspend during the holiday season and face enormous credit card bills comes January--so should they consider cards offering deferred interest payments?
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Do You Know The Perks Your Credit Cards Offer?
Published September 13, 2012
When it comes to saving money, your credit cards’ offerings might extend beyond their rewards program.
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Best Credit Cards for High School, College Graduates
Published May 24, 2012
Contrary to popular belief, young adults can still open credit card accounts in the post-CARD Act environment--although they might need some help. But which card is the best?
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Are Free Balance Transfer Credit Cards Good for Indebted Consumers?
Published April 12, 2012
An increasing number of debt-laden consumers are turning to their credit card company or lender to explore possible solutions to shed the debt, and in doing so are discovering a potential goldmine: free balance transfer credit cards.
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Suze Orman Debuts Prepaid Debit Card, How Does it Stack Up?
Published January 11, 2012
What do Lil Wayne, the Kardashians, Russell Simmons and Suze Orman have in common? Prepaid cards, oddly enough.
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Make Holiday Shopping Easier With an Extra $500 from Your Credit Card
Published December 08, 2011
There are a number of attractive credit card offers out there that can help make holiday spending more manageable with up to $500 in initial rewards bonuses or 0% interest rates. From big spenders to debt-laden shoppers, here’s how to pick the right card for you.
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How to Navigate the New College Student Credit Card Landscape
Published October 24, 2011
When it comes to the world of credit cards, college students are in a unique position: they are a bank's target audience, but the CARD Act places age limitations on when they can open an account. So what's a college student to do?
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Why a Checking Account May No Longer Be the Best Checking Account
Published September 21, 2011
The Federal Reserves cap on debit card interchange fees that take effect on Oct. 1 begs the questions: Should we be looking for checking account alternatives?
