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Debit cards safe

Aug 14, 2009
Question: A year ago, I made the decision to use my debit card more and credit cards less. I currently have no debt - good feeling! I recently...

Automatic bill payment

Aug 13, 2009
Question: I understand that credit card companies take a dim view of certain credit-using behavior when deciding on your interest rate. For...

Home equity line of credit

Jul 29, 2009
Question: I have a $50,000 mortgage on my condo and was just approved for a $150,000 equity line of credit (no processing fees). I have no...

29% interest rate

Jul 24, 2009
Question: I am rec'ing notices that my credit card rates are jumping to 29%. I owe about 35K. I tried to get a consolidation loan to pay them off...

Get a credit card

Jul 14, 2009
Question: Hi! I charged up a few credit cards when I was in college and used credit counseling to pay them off. This has been paid off for five...

How many credit cards

Jun 29, 2009
Question: I have paid off all my credit cards, and am now looking to work on one car loan and then my student loans after that. I am trying to...

Make minimum credit card payments

Jun 9, 2009
Question: I recently gave 2 weeks notice at my job which I recognize is slightly insane in this economy, but I'm confident that it was the right...

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Loan payment fees

Jun 3, 2009
Question: You mentioned on your May 22nd show that credit card companies will no longer be allowed to make people pay for phone and online payments...

Small business credit card

Jun 1, 2009
Question: We started a small business in July 08. We received an Advanta business credit card with a $20,000 credit line. It was perfect for me and...

Home equity and credit cards

May 7, 2009
Question: I have a $16,000.00 credit card balance with Chase at 3.99 % until balance is paid off. I also have a home equity credit line that would...