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Beware of tax bite that may follow canceled debt

If you thought your money woes ended last year when you settled that credit card, think again. The new year may bring an unwelcome surprise to your mailbox in January -- a tax bill for the forgiven debt amount. More...

Personal finance predictions for 2010

You'll change the ways you and your family spend, borrow and save, experts say. See predictions for credit cards and more. More...

More issuers ditch mandatory binding arbitration

With legal pressure ramping up against the often-criticized way to resolve credit card disputes, issuers abandon compulsory arbitration. More...

How wage garnishment works and how to avoid it

Wage garnishment -- a last ditch effort at debt collection -- hits debtors where it hurts: their ability to pay the bills, fill the gas tank and feed their families. More...

Expert credit card advice

How to keep a bogus medical bill off your credit report

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Here are steps to take to prevent an inaccurate medical bill from appearing on your credit report. More...

Don't let FICO score advice get you down

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
The tips on your credit report for improving your score can be just stock responses and shouldn't be taken too literally. More...

Hiding debt problems doesn't help

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Hiding your financial situation from collectors and family makes things worse when you need to build a support system instead. More...

Authorized users pay for primary cardholder's goofs

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
As an authorized user, you risk paying for another's mistake. Luckily, there are steps to take to minimize the damage. More...

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'The Middle' sitcom takes a jab at deferred interest

Watch out for deferred interest offers. As this TV show comically depicts, "no interest until" offers can be costly if you're not careful. More...

Emily's list: New Year's resolutions edition

The personal finance blogosphere this week agrees: Setting resolutions is great, but keep them bite-sized if you want them to succeed. More...

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