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Top credit card stories

Get 'naked' financially for a better relationship
There's an elephant in America's bedroom that no one wants to discuss. It's money -- that forbidden subject, says the author of "Get Financially Naked." More... 
10 financial spring cleaning tips
Spring can be a time of rebirth and renewal -- even for your money. Taking these 10 steps will help you to review, refresh and regrow your finances. More... 
5 new credit card choices for college-age kids
The credit card choices for parents of young adult children have changed since the Credit CARD Act of 2009 took effect and shuffled the deck. More... 
Capital One's moves send card rates higher
Changes in the issuer's business card offerings sent interest rates on new credit card offers up slightly, says the Weekly Credit Card Rate Report. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Miss the opt out, you pay the price
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
If you missed your card issuer's notice of a rate hike and didn't opt out in the designated time frame, you're left with three choices. More...
 
Young? Want better credit? Consider co-signing
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Young adults with no income but who want to establish credit may have to resort to co-signing.
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Garnishment doesn't apply to certain types of income
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Typically, retirement and disability income are exempt under state law from being tapped for the repayment of unpaid debt.
More...
 
High balance on one card can hurt overall credit score
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Loading up debt on one card, even if your other credit cards have zero balances, can still hurt your credit score.
More...
 
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Less is more: Issuers cut back on niche credit cards
"Would you like a credit card with that?" Credit cards have been served up like french fries at fast-food restaurants. That's about to change. More... 
Emily's list: Health care reform edition
If you are trying to keep your costs down (and health up), you might want to stay away from tanning salons. More... 
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(as of 3-30-2010)
National Average   14.50%
Business   13.06%
Low Interest   12.24%
Balance Transfer   12.77%
Cash Back   12.53%
Rewards   14.44%
Bad Credit   20.84%
Airline   14.43%
Student   14.10%
Instant Approval   18.41%

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