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The Get-Out-Of-Debt Baggie Trick

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David Rogowski, AOL
Hankering after a zero-percent balance transfer offer? If you need a little relief from a high interest rate, then do it, but make sure your next step is to do what our blogger recommends. Click through to find out his surefire trick for getting into further debt.
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A Fee to Consider if You Fear for Your Job

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David Rogowski, AOL
You might have ignored those offers for a credit card protection plan in the past. But if your job is in jeopardy, you may want to start considering one. Josh Smith crunches the numbers to see if they are worth the cost.
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Biggest 'Get Out of Debt' Mistakes

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Everyone mired in debt wishes for some type of magic spell that can make it disappear. Unfortunately there are no magic words to get rid of debt. You can only pay off debt with a disciplined plan of paying more on your accounts than the interest due.
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Why Credit Card Fees Are Going Up

Just when most people need a break on their debts, credit card companies are consistently raising fees on credit cards, but there are trends going on behind banks' doors that are making this happen. Here's how it happens...
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How Much Will Bad Credit Cost You?

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What a difference 50 or 60 points makes! Credit and debt expert Lita Epstein tells you all the ways you can benefit if you can get your credit score from the 700 range to over 760. This is one club you want to figure out how to join. | Also see: How Long Does Credit Repair Take?
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How to Live Debt Free

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Do you know how to stay on top of your finances when life throws you a curve? Kiplinger.com shows you four steps to take to protect your household from falling into debt during low financial times.
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Compare Your Cards at Cardhub

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David Rogowski, AOL
Another site that compares credit cards? Blogger Geoff Williams, who has reviewed many such sites, thinks we now need a site that compares credit card comparison sites. What's new about this one, which bills itself as the Google of credit card sites?
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In Debt Collections Hell?

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Have you been the victim of ruthless debt collection tactics? Tell us how you've been mistreated or unfairly hounded for the money you owe.

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    Do you have a question about getting out of debt? Ask our personal finance expert Lita Epstein.

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      License to spend: Why gift cards are better than money

      I stumbled upon a long-forgotten Starbucks gift card the other day and rejoiced. Here was $10-worth of coffee and treats -- luxuries I no longer allow myself in the name of frugality -- just begging...

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      Santa's bringing a gas gift card this year - oh joy of the season!

      Imagine it's Christmas morning. You rush downstairs and first check your Christmas stocking to see what Santa put inside -- a gasoline gift card. Surprise! Merry Christmas! In what is now an ongoing...

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      The hazards of using a 0% balance transfer credit card!

      Even though the credit crunch slowed the 0% balance transfer offers I get in the mail, I recently found a good offer for 12 months of zero interest. When the card came in the mail last month, the...

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      Is credit card payment protection worth it if your job is in jeopardy?

      If you've had a credit card for more than three months you've likely been solicited to sign up for a payment protection plan. The benefits of these plans vary among card issuers, but in most cases, if...

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