Ins and outs of credit

OVERVIEW

To avoid getting into trouble, examine how the credit card industry works to keep tabs on you.

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Fast track to becoming credit savvy

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Credit cards are not created equal

Some are better than others. Watch out for the traps and snares that credit card firms can still legally set up for their customers.

The credit card craze started in the mid-20th century and never let up. Upcoming changes promise a brighter future.

ABCs of credit reports

Here's how to navigate your credit report, honing in on data that could impact your credit score.

Antiquated methods were once employed to gather credit data. Today the process is automated and instantaneous.

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