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An interactive look at your new credit card statement

New regulations forced credit card issuers to redo everyone's credit card statements. This guide will help you make sense of yours. More...

5 key questions to ask about annual-fee cards

More credit card issuers are adding annual fees. Before you get a new card with one, do your homework to make sure the benefits are worth the cost. More...

Politicians' credit card use stirs up trouble for parties

Party-issued cards allow politicians and operatives direct access to political funds, leading to ethical issues and salacious headlines. More...

4 easy-to-make credit card crafts

Don't throw out that old credit card. We show you how to make earrings, a bracelet and more out of those old pieces of plastic. More...

Expert credit card advice

Authorized users aren't liable for card debt

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Collectors trying to collect outstanding card debt from an authorized user are barking up the wrong tree. Here's what to do. More...

Which type of debt-help company is right for you?

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Deep in debt but not ready for bankruptcy? Consider these types of firms, but beware: Not all of these options are good for you. More...

There's no easy fix when you're maxed out on credit

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
If you're young and already maxed out on credit, it's time to buckle down, pay it off and clear the path for a less stressful future. More...

Can paying off a loan early hurt your credit?

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
When deciding whether to pay a loan off early, your finances -- not your FICO score -- should be your top concern. More...

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Blog roundup: Eyjafjallajokull edition

As the ash from the unpronounceable Icelandic volcano clears, check out the week's best personal finance blog posts.More...

Survey: Most women say they're credit card debt-free

Lesbian sex, abortion, gay marriage and ... credit card debt. That mixed bag of hot-button topics is just a sampling of what's in Esquire's recent "Survey of American Women." More...

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