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Topic: Credit Card
Layaway for the Holidays: Should You Sign On?
With credit card rates high, retailers push layaway. Five factors to consider.
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Stock Picks: Visa Up; Massey Energy Down
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Money and Your Mind
Why Your Brain Wants to Waste That Gift Card
A law will extend expiration dates, but psychology says it could hurt shoppers.
Consumer Action
The New 'Free' Credit Reports: A Good Deal?
More services promise free insights for no fee, but you may pay in other ways.
Oct 8 2009 | Topics:
Personal Finance, Debt, Consumer, Credit Score
Consumer Action
Beyond Overdraft Fees: 5 Bank Traps to Avoid
Banks are in the headlines for lowering fees -- but snares remain.
Sep 23 2009 | Topics:
Personal Finance, Debt, Bank, Consumer, Spending
Consumer Action
6 Credit-Card Traps to Avoid Now
How issuers are moving to bolster their bottom lines now.
Sep 22 2009 | Topics:
Personal Finance, Debt, Bank, Buying, Budgeting, Consumer, Credit Crunch, Fees, Spending
Deal of the Day
Which Teen Financial Products Make the Grade?
New accounts for young people can help teach them to manage their money.
Sep 9 2009 | Topics:
Spending, Deals, Consumer, Fees, Personal Finance
Consumer Action
How to Make Peace With Your Credit Cards
A new survey points to common card frustrations. We offer tips for coping.
Sep 1 2009 | Topics:
Personal Finance, Debt, Spending, Credit Crunch, Consumer
Consumer Action
Card Issuers Face Stricter 'Loco Parentis'
As college students return to campus, a new law aims to protect them from debt.
Sep 1 2009 | Topics:
Personal Finance, College Planning, Credit Crunch, Consumer
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