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Cut credit card limits?
Credit card issuers seem to be cutting card limits arbitrarily. Here's what to do if this happens to you.
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Minimum payment or else
What happens when you can't even pay the minimum on your monthly credit card bill?
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Improve my credit score?
When you think of the phrase "credit score," you're probably thinking of a number between 350 and 850.
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Check out credit help
Credit counseling is just one option for dealing with debt. Do your homework before choosing this route.
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Credit card law changes
Here are the highlights of the Credit CARD Act of 2009 that benefit cardholders.
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The new credit card law may have a negative impact on people who don't carry a balance.
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To improve your credit score, it helps to pay before the closing date of the statement.
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Credit cardholders are being hit with interest rate increases. Should you opt out or accept it?
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Balance Transfer Cards 13.56%
Cash Back Cards 14.19%
All Variable 11.04%
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ByLeslie McFadden
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Card issuers are jacking up rates and fees before the new credit card reforms take effect.
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