Building credit As a college student, building credit can be difficult and costly. A study by Sallie Mae in 2009 showed that the average undergrad student carries $3,173 in credit card debt. Even though students are getting more financially literate, they still feel they need to resort to credit cards to resolve payments. There . . . ? Read More: SIFE Financial Corner
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Have you ever wondered whether you should have said "yes" when the cashier asked you if you wanted to open a store credit card account and save 10% off your purchase?
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A look into what to look out for before using a store credit cards and when to avoid them completely.
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Google's mobile payment system could launch as soon as today. Here's a primer.
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Store credit cards, Roth IRA vs. 401k's, and other reader questions
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The average annual percentage rate, or APR, for variable-rate credit cards stayed at 14.46 percent this week, according to Bankrate's latest survey of interest rates. The fixed rate held steady at 13.36 percent. It hasn't moved all year.
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FIRST PERSON | Credit cards get a bad rap, but financial gurus tout them as a way to build credit. I pinch pennies so tight that I make Jack Benny look like a spendthrift. Even this frugal gal and mom of four gives credit cards a thumbs up. Here's how to save money and teach your children valuable financial lessons with using credit cards.
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