CREDIT CARDS: The basics

	Shopping for a credit card
	Checking your credit Do you really need a credit card? Shopping for the right card Types of credit cards Understanding fixed vs. variable Credit card shopping worksheet Understanding the terms

	Finding the best deals
	How to find the best deals Don't get gouged by high rates How credit cards can cost you You have a card? Keep looking What's a gold card?

	Your credit rights
	Your protection & the law Credit card fraud Truth-in-lending rules

	Final work: Avoiding debt
	How to manage your credit wisely What to do if you assumed too much Last resort: Bankruptcy Helpful resources

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