SPECIAL REPORT
(un)Conventional Wisdom

(un)conventional wisdom

If you had a dime for every bit of advice you get on how to handle your finances, you probably wouldn't need any advice at all. There are "rules" galore on what's a good deal, what's a bad deal and what you should do with your hard-earned money. But for every rule, there's at least one exception -- and maybe more.

What might be excellent for one person might be disastrous for another person in a different situation. With this in mind and a realization that everyone's situation is different, Bankrate.com sets out to find those instances when going against the grain is a smart move.

Can you trust a virtual bank? Beyond the physical brick and mortar: Putting your money in a cyberbank
By Michelle Samaad

PLUS: One old-fashioned approach to stashing cash has appeal
By Daniel P. Ray

Play your credit cards right Play your credit cards right and you can conquer that mountain of debt
By Lucy Lazarony

PLUS: When credit repair might work

To buy or not? Buying a home isn't always a good idea -- here's when renting makes cents
By Michael D. Larson

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