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5 money mistakes and how to deal with them

Whether it was your fault or not, don't let financial slips and blunders weigh you down. Take charge with these smart moves on how to fix your money woes.

Disputing credit card fees and assessments

If you think you haven't done anything wrong and the credit card company wrongfully slaps you with a late fee on your payment, fight it.

 
Fighting a credit card charge
If your credit card bill lists unauthorized purchases, work with your card company to correct those mistakes.
 
 
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Right of rescission lets you back out of a loan
The "cooling-off" period lets consumers rescind or cancel some types of home loans and walk away without losing money.
 
How to handle a collection mistake
Steps to take if a debt collector starts hassling you about a debt you've already paid off.
 
What to do when you lose your wallet
How long should you search and when should you call your credit card companies when your wallet's gone AWOL?
 
 
 
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