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7 sneaky terms and costly fees you've got to avoid on your credit cards
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Credit card balances are 50% higher than they were in 2000, and the high interest rates on these accounts are killing us.

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They make your mail box a tempting target for identity theft.

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Lenders are reducing the amount consumers can borrow based on where they work and live.

The government says it's less costly than cashing a paper check, allows you to get cash at ATMs and is accepted at most stores.

Here's how banks encourage you to run up too many bills with savvy marketing campaigns and higher spending limits.

Many convenience stores are limiting how much drivers can spend when they swipe cards at automated gas pumps.

Overdraft charges can cost you plenty. Know how much you have in your checking account so you can eliminate these costly fees.

Retailers who file for bankruptcy often impose restrictions on how gift cards may be spent, or stop accepting them altogether.

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