Best credit cards for new graduates

5 best credit cards for graduates

(MoneyWatch) My daughter is graduating from college this month. Like the responsible kid she is, she decided that she should apply for a credit card to make sure she could use her own plastic to pay for hotels and rental …

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Overdraft fees hit debit card users by surprise

Overdraft fees hit unsuspecting consumers

(MoneyWatch) Despite two-year-old regulatory reforms that demanded that consumers affirmatively opt-in to costly overdraft programs for debit transactions, more than half of the consumers who incurred an overdraft fee over the past year were surprised to find out that they …

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Procrastinators Guide to Taxes

Haven’t yet filed your tax return? Never fear. The tax wonks at H&R Block just gave me this handy guide for all you tax procrastinators that I share here with you. Enjoy.

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Money mistakes that are far more toxic than sugar

6 toxic money mistakes

(MoneyWatch) You think sugar is toxic? These six money mistakes will kill your financial life faster than a couple of gallons of high-fructose corn syrup. “Consumers who learn how to avoid common financial missteps will be better prepared and have …

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Want more than a free ticket? 10 Weird & wonderful frequent flier awards

10 weird but wonderful frequent flyer rewards

(MoneyWatch) Everybody knows that frequent flyer programs can land you better seats, free trips, and the ability to board the plane before the unwashed masses. But did you know that Air Baltic frequent flyer miles will pay for a dog-sled …

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Best credit cards for new graduates

5 best credit cards for graduates

(MoneyWatch) My daughter is graduating from college this month.

Overdraft fees hit debit card users by surprise

Overdraft fees hit unsuspecting consumers

(MoneyWatch) Despite two-year-old regulatory reforms that demanded that consumers

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