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The best cards for balance transfers
We've picked three. But compare scores of credit card deals in our new rankings. Scroll to your state above and click "GO".

Avoid your credit card's most costly penalty
Universal default gives your credit card the right to raise interest rates to painful heights for many financial sins.

7 reasons to resist come-ons for store cards
You only need two or three credit cards and those should be major cards that offer lower rates and better rewards.

The best credit cards for teens
Our 5-step plan will prepare your teen to deal with all the temptations credit cards create while they're under your watchful eye.

Reward yourself with a top reward card
If you pay off your credit cards every month, you should get more than a bill. You can get cash rebates, airline tickets and more.

6 smart moves to curb your spending
Avoid the fees. Enjoy the perks. A good debit card can save time and money if you use it wisely.

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NECESSARY MUST DOS
It's an expensive way to pay the IRS, and you'll never recoup the fees, even with a generous reward card.

Our step-by-step plan will protect your good name when crooks are running up big bills on your account.

Credit unions have the best secured cards for consumers who can't qualify for a standard credit card due to a spotty credit history.

Four states, including California, now have laws that allow consumers to cash-out gift cards with small balances.

If you traveled abroad over the past decade and used your credit or debit card, you're probably eligible for a refund of $25 or more.

A recent survey found only seven out of 100 banks still charging transaction fees for using a debit card to make a purchase or withdraw cash at their own ATMs.If your bank is one of them, demand that those fees be dropped.

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

Frank Abagnale, the former con man who was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can," says such policies are a waste of money.

"The first credit card designed for use in casinos" is a stunningly bad idea, even if it does offer better terms on cash advances.

Whether they're called PayPass, ExpressPay or Blink, contactless credit cards are the newest way to buy with plastic. A built-in computer chip and antenna respond to radio waves from a card reader, allowing it to charge purchases to your account.

"Phishing" is a type of identity theft in which crooks use fraudulent e-mails in an attempt to obtain your personal information.

That's what Consumer Action found when it studied the terms for 83 credit cards from 20 banks, including cards from the 10 largest issuers.

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Minimum payment calculator
See how long it will take to payoff your cards if you only make the minimum monthly payment.
Balance transfer calculator
Devise a money-saving plan to shift your debt from high-interest to low-interest cards.
Debt consolidation calculator
Determine how much you can save by consolidating bills into a home equity loan.
Borrow against your home
See how big a home equity line of credit you can qualify for to payoff your credit cards.
Does a cash-out refi make sense?
Calculate what it would cost to consolidate credit card and auto debt into a new mortgage.
Consolidate your student loans
Forecast the savings and how it can be used to payoff credit cards and other high-cost loans.
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WORK SHEETS
Compare your cards
See which have the best rates and terms.
Transferring credit card balances
Here’s all the information you’ll need to ensure a smooth transition to a new card.
Ask for a lower rate on your credit cards
Follow our script and record the results of every conversation.
"No more late fees" work sheet
Keep track of when your credit card bills are due, how much you owe and how much you've paid.
Essential info work sheet
Know exactly where to go if any of your cards is lost or stolen.
4 steps to cancel a credit card
This work sheet walks you through the process of closing an account without denting your credit score.
What to tell the credit card company
This form letter covers all the legalities for closing an account and informing the credit reporting agencies.
Fix credit report mistakes
Use this form letter to dispute errors.
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