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Fight back on credit cards
Half of all credit card holders have been hit with higher interest rates or other fees and penalties. Expert advice on what
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Turns out some rave reviews are written by company employees or paid hacks. Find out how to spot a review that isn't on the
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Something else you can't trust—those seals that say a Web site is safe. Learn what the seals really mean.
13.5 million Americans still carry debt from last holiday season. Tightwad Tod says set a budget and stick to it. And put
away the plastic.
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Take control of your credit cards
Take the offensive against rate hikes, surprise fees, and other abusive practices. We offer three strategies, depending on how you handle your plastic.
Move to online banking
Secure, robust, and convenient, banking online makes too much sense to ignore.
Cut insurance costs
Eight ways to trim premiums on your auto, home, and life policies that won't compromise coverage.
Rebuild your retirement
How to adjust your savings strategy to recoup losses and deal with employer cutbacks. Answers to your most pressing questions.
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