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FTC privacy report takes on data miners
Taking a cue from safeguards already in place for credit card holders, the Federal Trade Commission is proposing rules and business "best practices" intended to shield and fortify Americans' privacy. More... 
Tax ID theft skyrockets; thieves feast on refunds
Taxpayers are having hundreds of millions -- or perhaps billions -- of dollars in tax refunds swiped by crooks who file fraudulent tax returns. More... 
Wide APR ranges make it tough to comparison shop
Some card offers have such wide APR ranges it's impossible to tell which rate you'll get and whether it's a good deal until the card arrives. More... 
Do kids need a financial coach?
Soccer coach? Sure. Algebra tutor? No problem. But what about hiring a coach to teach your kid valuable money skills? More... 
Expert credit card advice

Not all issuers work with you when things get tough
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
If you need help getting your card payments reduced for a while, be prepared to get different answers from your card issuers. More...
 
How to move student loans out of default
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Hollywood is missing out on a horror movie: Student loans gone bad. Getting defaulted loans back on track can drive you mad.
More...
 
When authorized users go wild
'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
When an authorized user runs up debt or doesn't make payments, the card's primary holder can take a credit hit. But all is not lost.
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When is a rewards card fee-worthy?
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
If you're wondering whether it's smart to pay an annual fee with that new rewards card, a little bit of math can help clear things up. More...
 
More credit card news

What's the matter with 20-somethings?
Twenty-something blogger Kelly Dilworth compares her financial situation against a hotly debated New York Times article. More... 
Do huge student loans make sense anymore?
Senior Writer Connie Prater just paid off her student loans, but questions whether the high cost of higher education is worth it. More... 
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