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Cities in 3 states report highest credit card balances

Overall, debt is down, but Texas, Georgia and Florida cities all turn up often in the list of 25 cities whose citizens rack up the most credit card debt. More...

How to react to these 7 cringe-worthy credit moments

For people with bad credit, awkward moments are inevitable. When they do happen, here's a selection of possible dignified responses. More...

Credit card magnetic stripes get smarter

Credit or debit? Points or cash? High-tech cards overcome the humble stripe's limits. More...

5 signs you're getting out of debt too fast

While racing to the finish line to pay off that credit card debt may save money in interest, sometimes it's best to take a more methodical approach. More...

Expert credit card advice

Requesting a teen's credit report isn't child's play

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A mom looking to get a copy of her teenage son's credit report has found that the process can be quite a challenge. More...

Using a deceased spouse's plastic is illegal

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Once a spouse dies, his card accounts need to be closed. Using plastic issued in the deceased's name is considered fraud. More...

Can collectors come after your inheritance?

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Public records are perused by debt collectors. If they find you've inherited some cash, they may come out of the woodwork. More...

How to keep unethical debt collectors at bay

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A debtor says she's being harassed by a debt collection agency. Our expert gives the steps she can take to stop them. More...

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What the NFL lockout can teach you about money

Blogger Matt Schulz discusses how, despite earning an average $1,87 million a year, nearly one in four NFL players lives paycheck to paycheck. More...

Kenneth I. Starr and Arnie Klein hit the wall

This month's Celebrity Money Watch blog focuses on the financial tailspin of celebrity accountant Starr and dermatologist-to-the-stars Klein. More...

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