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Poll: 2 in 3 would dump debit over monthly fees

Beware, banks! The vast majority of your customers say they'll stop using their cards if you stick them with new debit card use fees, according to a new CreditCards.com poll. More...

7 ways to protect your credit when unemployed

Losing your job is bad enough; take these steps to minimize the damage and prevent trouble from infiltrating another part of your financial life. More...

Predictive analytics: Issuers' crystal ball

More card issuers turn to a powerful combination of computer algorithms and customer data to tailor their services to credit card holders. More...

10 things you can't (easily) buy with plastic

From mutual funds to lap dances, there are some things your credit card company just won't let you put on your plastic. More...

Expert credit card advice

Balance transfers: 7 questions to ask

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A zero-percent balance transfer card may sound like a perfect solution to a high-interest debt problem, but it's not always the case. More...

In U.K., unheeded court order can clobber your credit

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
A U.K. reader learns that a county court judgment that wasn't repaid within one month can tarnish his credit for years. More...

Sharing, selling airline miles can be risky

'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
Giving your miles away may be noble and selling your miles may sound wise, but neither move is free of risk and cost. More...

Coping with massive family credit card fraud

'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
When family members commit fraud against you, it can be devastating. Our expert lays out what your options are. More...

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Video: The best money advice I ever got

Practical advice from some of the world's best personal finance bloggers at the inaugural Financial Blogger Conference in October 2011. More...

Emily's list: Costa Rica and no ATMs edition

Our blogger, Emily Gerson, frets about what staying in a town with no ATMs will mean for her beach vacation. More...

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