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Why and how to check your child's credit report Most children under age 18 should not have a credit report. But minors aren't immune to identity theft and credit fraud. Check whether your youngster has a credit report – and see what's on it. See the full story

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Charged Up! podcast: Warding off financial infidelity Author Janet Lombardi talks about her husband's financial treachery that landed their family in bankruptcy court. She shares financial warning signs you may be missing, and what it takes to rebuild your life after bankruptcy. See the full story

Video: Your guide to rising credit card interest rates Credit card rates are on the rise and if you carry a balance, you can, and should, take actions to minimize the cost. Our FAQ on rate increases gives you five ways to reduce the problem of rising interest rates. See the full story

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Taking Charge: a credit card blog 4 travel bloggers share their favorite travel apps There are so many travel apps out there, it can be hard to choose a few that will work best. Four veteran travel bloggers share their favorites to help you narrow it down. See the full story

Product news New PayPal Cashback Mastercard offers 2 percent cash back PayPal and Synchrony Bank have partnered to launch the PayPal Cashback Mastercard, which gives 2 percent cash back on everything. It boasts a simple rewards structure, no annual fee and a variety of Mastercard benefits. See the full story

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