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Banks cutting, canceling debit rewards programs

After years of beefing up rewards programs for debit card customers, banks in recent weeks have started scaling them back or scrapping them altogether. More...

Is the 'good' debt theory a thing of the past?

Does "good" debt exist anymore? Money experts differ, but many say that it's time to reconsider how we look at some common types of debt. More...

Are we financially stuck in the '80s?

Yes, says author David Sirota. The financial excesses of the '80s, epitomized by the fictional Gordon Gekko, were repeated in this century. More...

Financial dependency: losing your self-worth

Having someone else pay your bills sounds nice, but not being in control of your finances can lead to helplessness and depression. More...

Expert credit card advice

Car rental credit checks won't hurt score for long

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
Car rental agencies may run a credit check when you rent with a debit card, but it won't do lasting damage to your credit score. More...

Don't settle for more than you can pay

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
When a debt goes into collections, don't agree to a payment plan that you can't afford. First explore your budget and options. More...

Why free frequent flier miles aren't really free

'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
Frequent flier cards usually carry annual fees, so that flight isn't truly free. But if you handle your card right, it can be pretty close. More...

How new U.S. residents can build a credit history

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A new U.S. resident wants to build good credit but is baffled by our credit scoring system. More...

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Consumer credit card balances fell in February

Credit card holders continued to scale back their use of plastic for the 29th time in 30 months, according to the latest Federal Reserve data. More...

HSBC glitch temporarily hurts credit scores

An undisclosed number of HSBC customers saw their credit scores briefly tumble because of a credit reporting error on April 1. More...

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