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8 credit card strategies of frequent flier pros
These travel junkies earn hundreds of thousands of miles without ever entering an airport. Use their credit card techniques to reap your own free flights. More... 
Study: Some prepaid cards rival checking accounts
With banking costs continuing to rise, a new study says prepaid cards can be a good financial alternative to the costs of checking accounts. More... 
6 questions to ask before buying online coupons
Buy too quickly and deal-a-day sites can quickly ramp up card debt. Ask yourself these six questions before diving in. More... 
Financial enabling: help that actually hurts
If you're repeatedly giving money to an adult child, he may not be the only one with a problem. Part 2 of CreditCards.com's series on money disorders. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Can your teen inherit your credit score?
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A mother wonders if making her teenage son an authorized user on her credit card will pass on her good credit score to him. More...
 
Why interest remains after a card is paid off
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Don't be surprised if you are billed for "residual interest" on your next billing statement -- even after you finally paid the card off.
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Recession ended easy credit limit increases
'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
Meet Kim McGrigg, who says that with lenders still skittish, even a good payment history may not win you a credit limit increase.
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3 options to fix student loan terms
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A dad co-signed on a student loan. He wants to pay it off, but he doesn't like the terms. Our expert lays out his options. More...
 
More credit card news

April 6 is the last day to cash in Blockbuster gift cards
The once-ubiquitous renter of videotapes is going bankrupt and announced that it will no longer honor gift cards after tomorrow. More... 
Emily's list: I'm off the market edition
Our intrepid blogger gets hitched and reviews the top personal finance blogs of the week. More... 
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