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Study: Domestic abuse, 'coerced debt' often linked

The phrase "domestic violence" usually triggers thoughts of physical abuse, but another form of torment is now drawing scrutiny -- financial abuse. More...

PLUS: Ways to protect yourself from financial abuse

Zombie debt business booms: Consumers at risk

Do you have a debt from years ago that you never paid? If so, beware. That old account could come lurching back to life when you least expect it. More...

PLUS: 7 tips to take if chased by zombie debt

6 ways romance can ruin your finances

Love is free, but sealing the deal may cost you. Know when the pursuit is hurting your bottom line and when it might be better to back off. More...

Federal watchdog to supervise credit bureaus

After years of consumer complaints about credit bureau practices, the new federal watchdog agency says it will step in on Sept. 30. More...

Expert credit card advice

Cleaning up your score for a home loan

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Myth: No debt translates to a bad credit score. Fact: The less debt you have, the more a mortgage lender will like you. More...

Is a personal loan wise to pay off card debt?

'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
He's got $11,000 in debt on three different cards, but a personal loan could pay those down in one fell swoop. Is this the best plan? More...

Deferred interest plans get paid first

'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
The CARD Act says payments above the minimum go to balances with the highest APR, but not for a deferred interest plan. More...

Can a credit card cover flight delay costs?

'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
The flight you purchased with your airline card gets delayed: will the company cover the costs created by travel hiccups? More...

Credit card videos and blogs

Infographic: College students shedding cards

College students may be getting smarter -- about personal finance, that is, as overall card ownership has dropped in the past two years. More...

Rate survey: Card interest rates remain at 15%

Interest rates on new credit card offers held steady on Wednesday after rising to 15 percent the previous week. More...

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