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'Shimming' is the new skimming When mag-stripe cards were all we had, thieves could install "skimmers" at outdoor ATMs and gas station pumps. Now that we have EMV chip cards, "shimmers" are cropping up. See the full story

More news How to protect your kids from financial stress No matter how you try to hide your money problems, your kids may still pick up on your stress. Here's how to minimize any emotional harm your debt or other financial struggles may cause. See the full story

6 steps to make amends for financial misdeeds If your past financial behavior has left burning bridges, here are some steps to take to make amends -- starting with forgiving yourself. See the full story

Charged Up! podcast: How to write a financial plan Author of the book "If You Love Your Family, Save Like It," Nicole Peterkin, shares how to create a financial plan that protects your family. See the full story

Expert Q&A Is a credit card paid off 10 years ago lowering my score? It's great to pay off credit card debt, but is an old, paid-off card capable of dragging down your current score? Get the answer

Taking charge Beware charging big-ticket items just for rewards Who wouldn't want to rack up the points toward airfare and hotels for a vacation while also remodeling the kitchen? But can you afford to? See the full story

Product news U.S. Bank's new Altitude Reserve enters the elite travel card race With a 50k-point sign-up bonus and $325 in travel credits, does the Altitude Reserve beat out the Sapphire Reserve and Platinum AmEx cards? See the full story

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