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New Fed Rules Limit Debit Card Overdrafts

Government restricts some fees on everyday purchases -- but not all.

Nov 12 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Spending, Bank, Fees
Consumer Action

The New 'Free' Credit Reports: A Good Deal?

More services promise free insights for no fee, but you may pay in other ways.

Oct 8 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Consumer, Credit Card, Credit Score
Consumer Action

A New Chapter in Student Lending?

How a new bill could change the way most college students get loans.

Sep 25 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, College Planning, Consumer, Debt, Education
Consumer Action

Beyond Overdraft Fees: 5 Bank Traps to Avoid

Banks are in the headlines for lowering fees -- but snares remain.

Sep 23 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Bank, Credit Card, Consumer, Spending
Consumer Action

6 Credit-Card Traps to Avoid Now

How issuers are moving to bolster their bottom lines now.

Sep 22 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Bank, Buying, Budgeting, Consumer, Credit Card, Credit Crunch, Fees, Spending
Consumer Action

Thirtysomething and Strapped: What to Do?

A report says young adults are having trouble saving. Here's some help.

Sep 8 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, 401k, Financial planner, Investing, IRA
Consumer Action

How to Make Peace With Your Credit Cards

A new survey points to common card frustrations. We offer tips for coping.

Sep 1 2009  |  Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Spending, Credit Crunch, Consumer
Consumer Action

With the Iron Near Freezing, Chase Strikes

While competitors scale back, Chase is going after new credit-card customers.

Topics: Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Spending, Consumer, Bank
Consumer Action

3 Pitfalls When Moving From Credit to Debit

More card issuers are offering debit rewards programs. Should you switch?

Topics: Spending, Personal Finance, Debt, Credit Card, Consumer, Retailer, Bank
Consumer Action

For Homeowners Underwater, Help Is Near

These homeowners may soon be able to take advantage of lower rates.

Topics: Personal Finance, Real Estate, Housing, Mortgage, Debt, Consumer, Spending
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