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Jun 11, 2012
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May 01, 2012If you're getting ready to head out of the country on vacation, don't forget to call your credit issuer and let them know when and where you're traveling. It can be a huge inconvenience when you're...
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Apr 18, 2012It's April, which means Financial Literacy Month is here once again! And as usual, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) recently released the much-anticipated results of its 2012...
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Mar 05, 2012It's easy to think of tax refunds as a free windfall of money that you can blow however you please. In truth, a tax refund isn't free money at all. It's actually money that should've been in your...
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Feb 08, 2012One credit card may seem like more than enough to manage your personal expenses, but the fact is it's just not a good idea to limit yourself to one card. Why is that? Well, what if your credit...
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Jan 01, 2011Have you been getting a lot of balance transfer credit card checks in the mail recently? If so, you're not alone! As the holiday season quickly approaches, credit issuers know there are a lot of...
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Dec 19, 2011FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) often allow you to set aside up to $5,000 pretax for medical expenses. While this can be a great way to help reduce medical costs throughout out the year, most...
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Dec 12, 2011If you're traveling out of the country for the holidays, here's a quick tip to help make the most of every dollar you spend abroad. No matter where you're traveling, always pay in the local currency...
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Nov 30, 2011Think layaway was just something your grandma used to do? Wrong! Major retailers such as Walmart, Kmart and Sears are expecting huge growth in the popularity of their layaway programs this holiday...
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