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Getting debt help may hurt access to new credit
2 ways to start building a credit history
When it's OK to get a second credit card
Know where you stand before you apply for new credit
Credit score tips for new U.S. residents
First credit card rules of the road
If an issuer increases your interest rate, do you cancel the credit card?
Build good credit with your first credit card
How to move student loans out of default
After bankruptcy, will banks ever lend to you again?
What to do when family members use your credit card without permission
Can you sue an authorized user?
6 tips for finding the right debt management plan for you
Do debt management plans hurt your credit score?
First credit card? Follow these best practices
You can pay someone else's debt and not be liable for it
Dad racks up card charges in son's name
What happens when you're sued for a credit card debt
How settled card accounts impact your credit report
Mom's on hook for daughter's card debt
Who do you pay when a debt goes into collection?
One easy step to build a U.S. credit history
Don't jeopardize great credit with new credit
Pitfalls of escaping high APRs with a balance transfer
Tips for managing your first business credit card
Too young for credit: Don't add an infant to credit card account
Can I go back to college if student loans are in default?
In marriage, maintain your own credit
Make sure your payments make a dent in your debt
How low can an authorized user go?
Have residency, but no credit?
7 questions to ask before you transfer a balance
Can 'unfreezing' a card hurt your credit?
The pitfalls of shared card accounts
Can you build credit by paying off card after every use?
Steps to starting over after losing job, home
3 simple steps for early money management
In a debt management plan? No new credit for you
Boost savings with temporary budget cuts
Set up charging rules on co-signed card for college student
Weigh all costs before doing a balance transfer
Retirement funds off limits for debt repayment
Getting a credit card at age 18 isn't easy
New resident's quest for U.S. plastic
How to get your foot in the credit door
The path to good credit after college
How do banks determine a credit card's credit limit?
Will student's credit suffer if mom can't pay school loans?
Beware telemarketers bearing debt relief promises
Payment options for high-interest debt
Steps to make good on a defaulted student loan
Daughter's credit at risk when mom defaults
Rejected: How your credit history impacts card approvals
Digging out of the depths of divorce debt
Are credit protection plans worth the cost?
Want to kick-start kid's credit? You've got options
5 steps to keep your bad credit from hurting your relationship
The case of the mysterious credit card balance
How to prioritize different types of debt
How new U.S. residents can build a credit history
Unhappy with student loan terms? Consider these options
Can issuers close inactive credit card accounts without telling you?
Mom ruined your credit? 7 steps to recover it
Card account closed? You still may be charged some fees
How to keep unethical debt collectors at bay
What to do when a family member steals a minor's identity
Options are few when a co-signed credit card goes bad
The truth about Social Security benefits and wage garnishment
Spouse can't stop spending? Get a 'financial divorce'
The pros and cons of debt management plans
How to handle unethical debt collectors
What authorized users can and can't do with your credit card
Issuers may freeze, seize your bank account if you pay late on card
Erica Sandberg's best money advice of 2010
'Hard' vs. 'soft' credit pulls
How to shop for the best rewards credit card for you
7 ways credit card debt can be hazardous to your health
Unsure what to save for first? Follow these top 5 savings priorities
Deep in debt? Focus on repayment, not credit scores
Who holds your delinquent debt now? Check your credit reports
9 steps for restoring trust after hidden debt is revealed
Think twice before sharing credit card accounts with kids
Need to pay off debt fast? Prepare to make sacrifices
The dark side of piggybacking
Paying down debt on fixed income: Tough, but possible
Tackle credit card fraud fast, whether parents or strangers are to blame
Kids aren't responsible for parents' old debts
4 simple steps to getting rid of credit card debt
Got a 'preapproved' credit card offer? Sorry, you may not get it
6 steps for handling your 1st credit card wisely
You're eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but should you file?
4 steps to settling privately funded student loans
Bad credit can hinder job search, but doesn't always
Is a balance transfer credit card right for you?
3 steps to take after destroying mom or dad's credit
Take these steps to repair your credit after ID theft by parent
Co-signing your kid's credit is great, unless it endangers yours
Widow likely isn't liable for late husband's debts
Is bankruptcy right for you? Our 7-point checklist will tell you
3 reasons not to co-sign for college students' credit cards
5 simple steps to a faster debt payoff
Elderly father's Social Security income likely safe from garnishment
Are you stuck with bigger-than-expected bar bill? Depends
8 steps toward recovering from youthful money mistakes
Without co-signer, minor's debt likely off-limits to collectors
Charge card vs. credit card: What's the better choice?
5 steps to tackling debt while unemployed
3 reasons young homeowners may get turned down for loans
Minors likely bear moral -- not legal -- responsibility for fraudulent debts
Collectors can try, but can't legally collect a minor's debts
Lost your credit card? Your credit report can help
Want to boost your credit? Co-signing with parent still an option
Putting off dealing with debt problems will only make them worse
3 easy steps to simplify your financial life
3 ways to rebuild your credit after wage garnishment
Clear a minor of responsibility for card debt in 5 steps
Want to avoid a rate hike? Don't carry a balance
3 common credit mistakes -- and how to fix them
Are you liable for late spouse's card debt?
Get help ASAP when debt leads to suicidal thoughts
Think twice before lending your credit card -- or it will cost you big
Bulk up your thin credit in 4 easy steps
Come clean about debts before they damage your relationship
How to read FICO's explanations of what's hurting your credit score
The 4 best and worst things about credit cards
'No payment, no interest' credit card deal? No way
Who's liable for a minor's medical debt?
How to cope when spouse's secret debts come to light
5 key federal laws help protect credit cardholders
Minors seeking a credit card will need a helping hand from parents
Living off credit cards alone for a year is a terrible idea
Avoid headaches with this 5-step plan for traveling with credit cards
Don't let delinquent debt keep you from getting a mortgage
Act fast to remove authorized users when your credit goes south
Trade credit card for debit? Remember your credit score
Cure your defaulted student loan in six steps
Getting money back from a collection agency? Good luck with that!
Patience, persistence are keys to raising your credit score
Spouse's passing doesn't absolve widower of joint card debts
Authorized users don't have to pay for cardholder's missteps
When hit with extra fees on auto lease, pay them on time or else
Don't fall for these 7 common credit card myths
Stash your plastic when closing on a home
To avoid debt, give your credit your respect and attention
Don't blame 'credit card game,' blame irresponsible player
Don't worry if resold student loan clutters up credit report
6 times when it's OK to cut up your cards
Is it possible to pay off debt TOO quickly?
Can mom do time for daughter's possible credit card crime?
When money woes hit home, take stock and make a plan
Adult daughter with thin credit needs to learn independence
Are you responsible for your late parent's debts?
Prioritize payments wisely to knock down debts
Negotiating debt with original creditor vs. 3rd party collector
Weigh all options when financing expensive purchases
Should you bother paying off really old debts?
Good credit history doesn't go away when card canceled
6 ways to help rebuild son's or daughter's credit rating
Keep that first credit card after you've paid off your debts
Encourage children to learn good savings habits
Minimum payments mean maximum trouble with debt
Credit card authorized users, joint account holders differ
Canceling an old card with a bad history isn't always smart
Giving your kids a jump start on their credit
Options when facing a credit card interest rate increase
How different are Visa, AmEx, MasterCard and Discover?
Minor's credit card contract raises legal, ethical questions
Consider these factors when deciding to cancel credit cards
5 tips for protecting your credit during marriage breakup
Don't take the bait when you receive a 'phishing' e-mail
Too much fast food can be hazardous to your credit
When hit by ID theft, take these 4 steps to make things right
When bank accounts are seized, take these 3 steps
Are three cards too many? Not if you use them wisely
Do your homework when shopping for your first credit card
Disabled daughter needs advocate in dealing with debt
Give the gift of credit card know-how this holiday
Negotiate debt payment plans before disaster strikes
If dear old dad steals your identity, turn him in
Higher limit or second card will impact your credit score
7 tips for handling your first credit card
Better credit can improve your job prospects
 
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