Lay-aways have made a huge comeback, but your credit cards still have several money saving features built in. From 0% APR offers to cash back bonuses, this year, paying attention to the details can save big money.

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Thousands of people can relate to Regina’s story. Here’s how one woman survived bankruptcy and foreclosure and is now putting her new credit card to good use this holiday season.

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More Americans are relying on their credit cards to pay medical bills. Here’s how you might can avoid that trap.

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The BillMyParents Prepaid MasterCard is a powerful tool for teens and parents. Easy to reload and easier to monitor, this is the ideal solution for teens ready to accept financial responsibility.

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Preparing to buy a new home takes a lot of preparation. Do you know you should be doing even five years before you begin your search for a new home? Your credit card history plays a significant role.

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The world is online, there is no doubt about it. With that the world economy has gone online as well and has made the largest global marketplace in human history. Just as in the open air Roman markets thousands of years ago, in this digital market there are thieves waiting to pounce.

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an institution created amidst the chaos of the Great Depression following the Glass-Steagall Act in 1933. The primary purpose of the FDIC is to back the deposits held in the major US Banks.

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Consumer debt, which comprises of credit card debt and loans, is at an all time high along with a huge number of unemployed debtors. Despite being unemployed, many consumers still have to repay balances on their credit cards and loans. Poor debt management and a high reliance on unsecured loans have led to an increase in the number of people filing for bankruptcy. Here are 5 steps to manage debt while unemployed.

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Zync from American Express is helping to redefine the credit industry with one of the most unique credit card packages to hit the consumer market in a long time. Basically, you can design your own card to fit your lifestyle and earn rewards based on how you like to spend money. From travel to food to style, Zync has it all.

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When you own a small business in the US, it can be difficult to ascertain how much it will cost you, especially in the beginning. Even if you can make a fair estimate, will you be able to also obtain the proper amount of capital? Well, you don’t have to worry about much…

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The article describes how the Public Savings Bank Secured Visa can help people with problem credit rebuild their credit history.

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Discover Bank has updated its banking rates. The most up-to-date rates effective as of 5/25/2010.

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