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Retailer purchase tracking: privacy invasion?

If you're like most Americans, using plastic instead of cash has become commonplace. What you may not realize, however, is how eerily sophisticated tracking your purchase data has become. More...

Credit card protection plans draw scrutiny

Consumer advocates have long warned against the plans' high costs, low payouts and big exclusions. Now regulators are piling on. More...

FCC: Prepaid calling cards remain a trap

PINs that don't work, fees, short expiration dates and bogus rates are some of prepaid calling cards' flaws, the federal agency says. More...

How rewards cards can trim cruise costs

Sure, you want to cruise to distant shores, but you don't want every dime pirated away. Special rewards cards and programs can help. More...

Expert credit card advice

Can you use dad's plastic when he's ill?

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
An adult child taking care of her dying father wonders about the legality of using his card for bills and medical expenses. More...

2 ways to start building a credit history

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
You've behaved well with your first credit card, but the limit is low. How do you know when it's time to get a second credit card? More...

Young debtor, it's time to learn the basics

'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
At 25, a reader with $5,000 in collections is young enough to overcome the problem and establish good money habits going forward. More...

How to get rewards for rural motel stays

'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
If your job takes you to small-town America, you can still find a rewards card that gives you big points for motel stays. More...

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How much debt is too much to stall a marriage?

Recently engaged blogger Kelly Dilworth wonders if big debt would justify calling off a wedding. More...

Report: Child identity theft rising quickly

According to an identity protection company based in Austin, Texas, child identity theft is on the rise and moving fast. Very fast. More...

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