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Wednesday, May 23rd 2012

Video: 4 ways to know if it's time for a new credit card

By  and Tyler Metzger

Just because an outfit looked great on you when you were 16 doesn't mean you'd be caught dead in it today, right? The same goes for your credit card. If you've had your card for five or 10 or even 20 years, that card may no longer work for your lifestyle. To see if it's time for a new card, ask yourself these four questions.

Updated: December 16, 2010

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