Friday, December 21, 2012

This week's top story: 12 creative ways to wrap gift cards

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Top credit card stories

12 creative ways to wrap gift cards
Impersonal? Hah! With ingenuity and a few extra bucks, turn that piece of plastic into a thoughtful present that's guaranteed to bring a smile. More... 
How to make financial resolutions stick
Want to get your financial house in order in 2013? There are some tricks you can use to make sure you will achieve your goals this time around. More... 
Credit lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy
When a disaster such as Sandy hits, a good credit score is the last thing on your mind. But when rebuilding, it's one of the first things you'll need. More... 
How paying with plastic can make you fat
Dieters, watch out: Paying with plastic at the grocery store can make you more likely to load up your cart with fattening foods. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Can debt collectors call your mother?
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
She owes a debt, but is avoiding the debt collector's calls. So the collector calls her mother and shares private information. More...
 
When a cardholder dies, who pays?
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
When a primary account holder dies, an authorized user on the card wonders if he is now responsible for the balance.
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Tips for making frugality a lifestyle
'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
Turning that frugal impulse into a lasting lifestyle requires specific goals and a support group to help you through.
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Gas cards don't pump out the best rewards
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
For small businesses that guzzle gas, the best rewards come from plastic that isn't tied to one gas station.
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'Taking Charge' blogs

It's not you, real estate market, it's me
Conventional wisdom and low rates say you should buy, but blogger Yasmin Ghahremani argues against the burden of homeownership. More... 
Robocaller victim strikes back
Joe Bertini was fed up with annoying "robocalls" offering to cut his card's interest rate, so he decided to retaliate. More... 
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Friday, December 14, 2012

This week's top story: 11 cool smartphone shopping tips

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11 smartphone tips for holiday shopping
If the thought of making lists, battling crowds and spending lots of money makes you feel less than jolly, cheer up. You may already have the tools to make holiday shopping a snap in your smartphone. More... 
How one couple paid off $120,000 in debt
Frances Bostick of Manhattan, Kansas, keeps a bag of cut-up credit cards to remind her of her hard-won victory over a $120,000 debt. More... 
FTC takes aim at mobile apps for kids
Games and other apps designed for kids come under fire for sharing information and allowing in-app charges without adequate disclosure. More... 
Get out of jail with a credit card
To the chagrin of traditional bail bond agents, an increasing number of jails allow arrested people to pay their bonds by credit card. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Dealing with card debt after being laid off
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A single mom with a son in college and lots of card debt is laid off. Will a credit consolidation company help or hurt her dilemma? More...
 
6 simple credit lessons for college students
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
What can start out as an emergency card in college can morph into long-term debt if  you don't manage your charging well.
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Finding an affordable, safe handyman
'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
Cast a wide net to get a reliable person for your home repairs, and don't necessarily assume cheapest if best.
More...
 
Will a card upgrade boost your rewards?
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
Upgrading a card to another in the same family may boost rewards, but the move could ding your credit score in the process.
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'Taking Charge' blogs

Starbucks 'Metal Card' going for serious coin
Starbucks' entire 5,000 limited edition "Metal Card" -- selling for $450 each -- sold out quickly and can now be found on eBay. More... 
Bogus $500 million note scammer busted
In the land of stupid crimes, Floridian Cleland Ayison tried to pass a fake Federal Reserve Note to an undercover FBI agent. More... 
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National Average   14.96%
Business   13.13%
Low Interest   10.40%
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Cash Back   14.30%
Reward   14.80%
Bad Credit   23.64%
Airline   14.63%
Student   13.31%
Instant Approval   15.49%

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