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This week's top story: 'Mad Men' money: Credit in the smoking era

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'Mad Men' money: Credit in the smoking era
Inspired by the hit TV series to revive a three-martini lunch? While life in the midcentury was a little less healthy, how consumers managed money and credit wasn't. More... 
Q&A with Rolling Stones sax man Bobby Keys
Until recently, the legendary Texas-born saxophonist followed an established pattern with his money: "When I get it, I spend it." More... 
Tennessee No. 1 in bankruptcies
Bankruptcy filings continued their decline nationally in the first quarter of 2012, nowhere more sharply than the Silver State. More... 
Women stuck with higher credit card interest rates
Women not only are more likely to carry a balance, but they're less likely to comparison shop for credit cards, says a study. More... 
Expert credit card advice

How to help elderly mom dig out of debt
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
When fixed income seniors are faced with insurmountable credit card debt, what can family members do to help? More...
 
Credit score tips for new U.S. residents
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
New to the U.S.? Be aware that there are multiple credit scores, and good credit practices can quickly build a great score.
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Know your rights when collectors call
'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
A collector calling on a 12-year-old debt needs to prove you really owe it, and be told it's probably too old to be legally collectible.
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'Pump and dump' rewards cards carefully
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
Applying for big bonus rewards cards, racking up points and then canceling them requires a great credit score and discipline. More...
 
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Join the fight against financial illiteracy
Personal finance guru Jean Chatzky marks Financial Literacy Month with a call to action. More... 
Federal watchdog revisits credit card arbitration
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau gives consumers a chance to speak their minds about the long-disputed matter of arbitration. More... 
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