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Turn to Twitter to resolve credit card problems

Why wait on hold to dispute a credit card fee when you can post a complaint on Twitter and resolve the problem quickly with fewer hassles? More...

Unemployed? You can get an extra free credit report

Federal law gives the unemployed the right to an extra free credit report to help in their job search, but nobody seems to be spreading the word. More...

Procrastination is key to card debt, financial disaster

Putting off paying bills or failing to clean up your credit report can ruin your finances, and maybe all you need is a little attitude readjustment. More...

9 hot credit card scams to watch out for

Scammers love credit cards, and they have a host of ways to prey on yours. Here's what to watch for and how to avoid problems. More...

How to easily retrieve your layaway purchases

Layaway has made a comeback, so many are new to it. Here are tips to make sure your product retrieval goes smoothly. More...

Expert credit card advice

Establishing your top 5 savings priorities

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A college student with a child wants to get her financial life in order. Her first task: getting her money priorities straight. More...

Is a widow responsible for late husband's debt?

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A widow wonders whether her credit report should reflect her deceased husband's charged-off credit card account. More...

When does debt get too old to collect?

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Each state has a statute of limitations on card debt, which prevents collectors from successfully suing you after a period of time. More...

You can run from debt, but you can't hide from it

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A woman left an abusive relationship -- and her debts -- behind. Our expert asks her to face the music. More...

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Card APRs stay flat after Thanksgiving holiday

Issuers rest after hiking new card APRs for six out of the past 10 weeks. More...

Kardashian Kard goes kaput!

Less than a month after its debut, the Kardashian Kard is kanned, kanceled, klipped and kremated. More...

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