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Will New Credit Card Rules Provide Relief?
Congress promised legislation to establish reasonable interest-rate caps and smaller late fees. Did they deliver?
Credit Cards: The Best of Both Worlds
Credit cards are in the news these days nearly as often as Miley Cyrus. Here is a closer look at some recent developments.
Plastic Is Still Necessary Even as It Becomes Evil
Fall asleep at the credit-card wheel, and you run the risk of a nasty accident. So what are some of the newest obstacles littering the plastic landscape?
Advice for Credit-Card Users: Brace Yourself
Evidence is mounting that card issuers are ramping up efforts to squeeze more money out of us while they still can. Here's a quick look at what has been going on.
FICO Scores Get a Makeover
Just when you thought it was safe to close that old credit-card account... the company behind the ubiquitous yardstick of creditworthiness is rolling out some changes.

Your Family Budget

Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck  
By tracking your expenses, setting home budget goals and cutting costs, you can avoid scrambling to make ends meet each month -- and actually start saving money.
20 Small Ways to Save Big  
Think you don't have enough money to start saving? Even little deposits add up to big bucks -- especially when you start young.
Budgeting for Peace of Mind  
Stressed about money? This simple budgeting plan can put you at ease.
10 Sneaky Saving Strategies  
How to trick yourself into spending less and saving more -- even if you lack the discipline.


More Debt-Management Resources

CardHub.com Credit-Card Search Tool  
Search and compare offers on all major credit cards.
Start Saving Today With Quicken Online  
Track your spending, set up a savings plan and get real-time balance alerts -- all for FREE with Quicken Online.
Free Credit Reports  
Get a head start on the loan-qualification process by taking a peek at your credit score.
The Latest Debt-Management Headlines  
Catch up on "spending and saving" news and trends at Marketwatch.com.

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