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SPECIAL REPORT
Are banking "conveniences"
tinsel -- or tarnish?

Tinsel or tarnish

This month Bankrate.com looks at the price you pay for financial convenience. Many financial products can add glitter to your bottom line, but if they're not used with care they quickly can tarnish your family finances.

So, in the spirit of the season, let's take a look into our financial stocking and sort out which items are sugar plums --and which are lumps of coal.

 

Credit card: tinsel or tarnish

Monday:
Who's in charge of your credit cards?
By Libby Wells

QUIZ: Are your card habits naughty or nice?

Online banking: tinsel or tarnish

Tuesday:
Does online banking really click?
By Michelle Samaad

QUIZ: Should you go online or stay in line?

Home equity: tinsel or tarnish

Wednesday:
Betting the farm with equity loans
By Michael D. Larson

QUIZ: Should you borrow from your home?

Mortgage tinsel or tarnish

Thursday:
Is it too easy to buy a new home?
By Michael D. Larson

QUIZ: Are you ready for a mortgage?

Financial options -- tinsel or tarnish

Today:
Everyday $$$ choices -- get the close calls right
By Holden Lewis

QUIZ: Are you making smart choices?

   

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