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How to get a credit card with bad credit

A tough economy has left many with bruised credit and lenders reluctant to issue loans. But you can still get a decent card. Here's how. More...

4 questions to ask when considering a cash advance

Consumers are stepping away from credit card cash advances. That's probably a good thing, experts say. Here's what to know if you're considering one. More...

Money columnist shares her own debt horror story

She's a personal finance columnist who had money woes of her own to solve. Nancy Trejos shares how she managed to climb out of debt. More...

Consumer card debt drops for 20th straight month

Consumer credit card debt declined by more than $7 billion in May, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. More...

Expert credit card advice

Minimum payments won't dent high-interest debt

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
The credit card reform law changed many rules, but not this one: You have to pay more than the minimum if you want to shed debt. More...

Job loss doesn't have to mean bankruptcy

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A reader just lost her job and has huge credit card and student loan debt. Our expert says bankruptcy won't solve her problems. More...

Paid your balance? Your credit report may not show it

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
A family's conscientious but high-charging ways could be bad for their credit scores. More...

Widow likely isn't liable for late husband's debts

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A widow is still unclear if she's liable for her late husband's card debt. Now she's received a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt form. More...

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Protect your identity from life online

An ID theft protection firm warns of the dangers of cloud computing -- in other words, storing data online rather than locally on your computer. More...

NFL fans: Use those card reward points or else

Got rewards points from using your favorite NFL team's official credit card? Redeem them soon or they'll disappear forever. More...

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National Average		14.43%
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Bad Credit		20.32%
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