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Understanding credit cards

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Today's consumer is showered with opportunities for credit cards. Get tips for selecting and managing the card best suited to your lifestyle.

Credit cards

•	Ch 1: Match card and lifestyle
•	Ch 2: Credit reports and scores
•	Ch 3: Costs and fees
•	Ch 4: Managing your cards
•	Ch 5: Using credit wisely
•	Ch 6: Special-need card users

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch 1: Getting started

Ch 2: Shop 'til you drop

Ch 3: The buying experience

Ch 4: The leasing experience

Ch 5: Financing the deal

Ch 6: Insuring your vehicle

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WEEKLY AVERAGES

Type	Fixed	Variable
Standard	13.42%	11.31%
Gold	11.96%	9.98%
Platinum	10.77%	11.38%
All	12.06%	11.10%

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