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This week's top story: 9 ways to avoid debit card fees

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Top credit card stories

9 ways to avoid debit card usage fees
Is your bank trying to charge you a fee for using your debit card? Don't pay it. We have nine ways where you can flee the fee. More... 
Discover's marketing attracts FDIC attention
The FDIC's allegation: Discover deceptively marketed consumer programs that were supposed to protect consumers from being deceived. More... 
FTC proposes quicker merchandise refund rules
Rules written before the Internet existed are due for an update, including a change that will get credit card users faster refunds for merchandise. More... 
Layaway: Here today, gone tomorrow?
Walmart's the latest retailer to revive the layaway concept, but experts doubt it will last once the economy recovers. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Protect elderly parents' cards from illegal use
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Unfortunately, some adult children feel no guilt about using their elderly parents' credit cards and racking up debt in their names. More...
 
Will bad credit hurt a primary card account holder?
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A reader with bad credit worries that becoming an authorized user on her friend's credit card with lower her friend's credit score.
More...
 
Are frequent flier miles at risk during bankruptcy?
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
With 300,000 miles and $60,000 in debt, a reader fears his air miles might be seized if he files for bankruptcy.
More...
 
Getting off the hook from a shared card
'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
Want to get your name off a credit card? How easy or hard it is depends if you're a joint cardholder or an authorized user. More...
 
More credit card news

Economic recession's surprise FICO score shift
According to FICO data, the number of people with excellent credit didn't fall during the recession -- it grew. More... 
Bank of America debit card fee backlash
Our blogger wonders if BofA was prepared for the reaction of its recent debit card fee decision. More... 
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