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How wage garnishment works -- and how to avoid it

When facing card debt that can't readily be paid, the best plan of action is to act early, speak to creditors, reach a payment arrangement and stick to your repayment plan or face garnishment. More...

Report: 2 years after card reform, fees, rates stabilize

Despite dire predictions prior to the CARD Act, credit card interest rates and fees have stabilized, according to the Pew Safe Credit Cards Project. More...

6 purchases you should always charge on your card

There are times you shouldn't charge, but sometimes a credit card's features can save you a load of grief. More...

How to handle financial windfalls

While a surprise cash infusion is almost always welcome, it raises questions about the most effective ways to use those funds. More...

Expert credit card advice

Settling old debt won't get it off your credit report

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A reader wants to get delinquent debt off his credit report, but unless the debt isn't his, it will stay there for seven years. More...

Seek help quickly for unexpected medical bills

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
After being mugged, an uninsured reader is socked with an ambulance bill she can't afford. Ignoring it will only make things worse. More...

Protect your info from email phishing attacks

'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
Scammers are after your personal information. Armed with these tips, you won't make heisting your bank accounts easy for them. More...

Are credit protection plans worth the cost?

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Ever heard someone say, "My credit protection plan was a lifesaver"? Neither has our expert, who is leery of the plans. More...

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Credit card limits jump for 1st time since 2008

For the first time since the economic crisis began, consumer credit card limits are increasing, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. More...

Egos soothed when buying on plastic

Feeling down? Researchers say that retail therapy with plastic is better than spending cash to soothe your soul. More...

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National Average		14.83%
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