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Card issuers ready to check cardholder income

They're watcing. In order to comply with the new credit card law in February, card issuers have to check finances when you apply for a card. The credit bureaus have responded by creating new income estimation models. More...

New credit card fee: $1 for your monthly statement

Pay a $1 to get a paper bill? That's what cardholders from Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, Bealls and 90 other retailers can expect. More...

5 debt collector tricks -- and how to handle them

The recession has ramped up the pressure on debt collectors, leading some to cut legal corners. Here's what to do if they try it on you. More...

How and when to use 'emergency' credit cards

It's the end of the month, you're down to your last dollar before payday and your car breaks down. Do you pull out the plastic? More...

Expert credit card advice

Your options when paying the minimum isn't possible

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
When you have no savings and there's a disruption in income, here's what to do when you can't pay the minimum on your cards. More...

You loaned out your credit card? You pay

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
If you let someone borrow your card, watch the spending carefully. If they go overboard, you're likely responsible. More...

Ways to control bipolar credit card splurges

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A symptom of bipolar disorder can be overspending. To prevent splurges, set up obstacles to keep you from charging. More...

Getting rid of your credit history is nearly impossible

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Want to disappear? Go off the grid? Unfortunately, your credit history isn't going to go away easily. More...

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Emily's list: Help Haiti edition

A disaster such as the Haiti earthquake reminds us to be grateful for what we have, and share a bit of it. More...

Free TransUnion credit monitoring has arrived

As a result of a class-action settlement with TransUnion, some have scored free credit monitoring for up to nine months. More...

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