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Jon and Kate's 8 plus-size money mistakes
The paparazzi-pursued parental units of reality TV, Jon and Kate Gosselin, set very clear (and very public) examples of what NOT to do financially, say money experts. More... 
Toys R Us latest to offer layaway plans
The toy retailer became the latest to join in resurrecting the once-popular 'Pay now, buy later' plan. More... 
Getting a cell phone? Mind your credit score
Getting an iPhone, other fancy cell phone? Mind that other number: your credit score. A bad one turns your phone into an expensive connection. More... 
Grade your credit card mistakes
All mistakes with your credit cards are bad, but not all are equally bad. Grade yours on this 10-point scale. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Math mystery of credit card bills ... solved!
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Ever wonder about how "daily periodic interest charges" can smack you in the wallet? Our expert will do the numbers.
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Dash delinquent debt so you can get a home
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Want to buy a house? Delinquent debts must be erased or your dreams of home ownership may remain just that.
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Health care cards carry same credit risks
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Sure, you can charge that MRI, but be warned: health care credit cards are the same -- or worse -- than regular credit cards.
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Step 1 to a good credit score: Pay your bills on time
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Paying your bills on time every time is vital, but it's just the start to building and keeping a good credit score.
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Forget the flu: Nothing scares us like identity theft
Forget H1N1 or economic strife; Americans are much more afraid of their personal data being stolen. More... 
All it takes to commit fraud is a little patience and tape
A credit card issuer wouldn't possibly accept a ripped-up and taped-together credit card application, would it? Yes, it would. More... 
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