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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

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If you are making your payments and not adding more debt, but still can't get ahead, here is some help.

Swimming up a debt waterfall? Try this -- Small steps can give you the energy to tackle a big debt. Add Alert
Work sheet: Dealing with debt Forward
Compute a credit card payoff -- Find out how long it will take to pay off your card balance. Plus: 17 sneaky ways to save
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6 budget bombs -- The best intentions for saving and spending are sabotaged by any of these budget blunders.
Work sheet: Create your family budget Add Alert

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Q: How do you keep grocery costs under control?

What ways have you found to battle rising food costs? Where do you find the best deals? Share your tips with us.

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GIVE YOUR CARD A FACELIFT

7 smart moves for cardholders -- Want to make the best use of your credit card in 2008? Here's how. Tool: Compare credit cards fast & easy Add Alert
Ask for a lower rate -- Make the call. A five-minute phone call to your credit card issuer could save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in interest charges.
Work sheet: Request a lower interest rate Add Alert Forward

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TYPE	FIXED	VARIABLE
Standard	13.42%	11.91%
Gold	11.73%	11.73%
Platinum	10.59%	11.63%

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