Credit Cards on Shine

Never get socked with a nasty overdraft fee again

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Overdraft fees are huge cash cows for the banks. Here's how we get it back from them.

7 tips to protect your credit during the holidays

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By: Ann-Marie Murphy, Quizzle.com

With the holidays just around the corner, there's no time like the present to get smart about your credit. Give yourself the gift of good credit by making intelligent decisions this holiday season. After all, good credit is the gift that keeps on giving.

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The credit card companies are completely out of touch with the general public. They will find a way to raise your rates, regardless of how well you handle your finances. They are raising interest rates "across the board" thanks to Obama and Congress putting them on the hot seat…

5 ways to build credit from scratch

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By: Ann-Marie Murphy, Quizzle.com

If you just turned 18, it's time to start thinking about credit and your financial future. Your credit report will affect almost every important financial move you'll make, including buying a home or a car. It may even affect your chances of getting a job, as employers can check your credit report during the hiring process.

The good news is you have a clean credit slate and the chance to start off on a positive note, establish good credit and keep it there.

Five tips to help you build credit from square one

10 common myths about credit reports and scores

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By: Ann-Marie Murphy, Quizzle.com Credit has its fair share of myths, legends and misinformation. But unlike silly tales of Pop Rocks and soda or sewer alligators, credit myths -…

A warning for frequent debit card swipers

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It may be time to defrost my frozen credit cards. It turns out that using a debit card for every purchase—which I’m so guilty of!—is a bad idea.

4 things you should never do with your credit cards

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Susan McCarthy, a financial adviser in Oklahoma City and author of The Value of Money, lists her top four credit card don'ts.

Shine the Light on American Express! Putting the Squeeze on Small Business

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Perhaps, you’ve seen the major media campaign sponsored by American Express and NBC Universal promoting the Shine a Light contest where a small business can win $100,000 in grant money and marketing support from American Express. While American Express is…

Financial Cramming: Six Tips on Managing Debt

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Carrying any type of debt can be hazardous to…