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Thursday, May 24th 2012

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Can a daily money help you out of debt?

Can a daily money help you out of debt?

Overweight? Hire a personal trainer. Dirty house? Get a cleaning service. But who do you turn to get a grip on overspending and debt?

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'Taking Charge' blog

Aundraya Ruse $1 trillion in student debt: Stunning, yet comforting
Aundraya Ruse | 5/18/2012

A recent college graduate swallows hard, embraces her debt and knows she has plenty of company ... (more)

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Credit card tip of the day

It's a Catch-22: No one will offer you credit until you prove you can handle credit. To get your first credit card, you'll likely need to apply for a secured card or glom onto your parents.

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Post-recession shifts in credit scores

Americans' post-recession use of credit is shown in the shift in our credit scores, according to a score distribution analysis by FICO, the most widely used score. Compared to 2008, when the recession was at its peak, there are fewer people clustered at the ends of the scale -- very good and very bad credit -- and more people in the middle. The number of people with very bad credit scores (300-499) is the lowest percentage since 2006, FICO reports, possibly because lenders have written off a lot of bad debt and closed the riskiest accounts.

Post-recession FICO scores
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Expert Q&A

Should one spouse take
full responsibility for a debt

Columnist Sally Herigstad

He: Has bad credit, racked up debt. She: Has good credit, can afford to put debt in her name only. Should she? ... See Expert Q&A.

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Credit Card Help

4 ways to know you've outgrown your credit cardHave you outgrown your credit card?

This video explains the four ways to know if that old card is ready for retirement.

Credit card glossary terms

Credit card glossary

The "Schumer box" is a standardized disclosure box in credit card offers that features consistent terms and conditions, which allows consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons.

Credit card quiz

Do you think like a millionaire?

Those who've managed to accumulate at least seven figures share certain habits, traits and attitudes, especially where it pertains to the green stuff. How about you?

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