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This week's top story: Stay-at-home parent fight for credit access

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Stay-at-home parents have a champion
Getting turned down for a credit card prompted Holly McCall to rise up and take on the federal government over a rule that's become a credit roadblock for stay-at-home parents like her. More... 
Winners, losers 3 years after Credit CARD Act
Three years after President Obama signed the credit card reform law, consumers are better off and massive interest rate hikes haven't come to pass. More... 
Is it time to hire a daily money manager?
Overweight? Hire a personal trainer. Dirty house? Get a cleaning service. But who do you turn to get a grip on overspending and debt? More... 
Federal watchdog seeks prepaid card protections
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seeks public comments on beefing up consumer protections in the prepaid card industry. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Should one spouse take on full debt load?
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A couple wants to transfer joint card debt to a lower rate card. Should the higher credit score spouse take on the burden alone? More...
 
Getting debt help may thwart access to new credit
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
The reasons that led you into a debt management plan may be why credit card issuers keep turning you down for new credit.
More...
 
Husband opens secret cards in wife's name
'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
He signed her name on the applications and the bills went to a secret address; now he needs to close the accounts -- or else!
More...
 
Keep things simple with a cash-back credit card
'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
Want an uncomplicated, easy-to-use rewards card? Instead of tracking rotating rewards programs, try a simple cash-back card. More...
 
More credit card news

$1 trillion in student loan debt -- worth it?
Millennial blogger and recent college grad Aundraya Ruse doesn't regret taking on school debt, but wonders if she could have done it more cheaply. More... 
A student's eye view of credit in China and the U.S.
Guest blogger and visiting Chinese student Ruisha Qian compares the differing attitudes toward plastic between the two countries. More... 
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