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MONEY MANAGEMENT
How to stay on top of your finances when life throws you a curve.
 
Credit and Money Management
Confessions of a Debt Collector
Fred Williams, a reporter for the Buffalo News, worked for three months at a debt-collection agency to see how one operates. Here is his report.
 
CREDIT
Card Issuers Tighten The Screws
Here's how you can stay in their good graces and avoid sky-high rates.
 
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What the WaMu Collapse Means for Its Customers
Their money is safe and it will be business as usual as JP Morgan Chase takes over their accounts.
 
RISKS AND REWARDS OF ONLINE LENDING
What's New: P2P Loans for College
 
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A Catch to Balance-Transfer Deals
That special low rate credit-card companies offer usually only lasts for a short time, doesn't apply to new charges and sometimes comes with a big fee.
 
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See how your FICO score responds to homeowner debt.
Even healthy banks are paying more on supersafe CDs.
These seven habits will help you avoid trouble and build a solid credit score from the start.
What you need to know before you whip out your plastic or fill out a loan application.
Freedom from revolving debt took patience, a plan and a lot of hard work.
What grads need to know about managing a paycheck, repaying student loans and more.
Mom was a great example for my children and me, and she taught us many valuable financial -- and life -- lessons.
Your best bet: an introductory rate you can use this summer.
The bad guys are more clever than ever. But you can still keep them at bay.
ID-theft insurance and credit monitoring services may seem like great safeguards. Find out why some experts disagree.
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