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Save Money on Credit, Debt, and Banking

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Money Saver:  Balancing credit cards, student loans, checking and savings accounts can be quite daunting. Make sure you aren't paying more than you should -- and that you're getting all the benefits you deserve -- with these 12 tips Unload Your Burden Carrying a $1,000 balance at 18% blows $180 every year on interest. That's money you could put to better use elsewhere. Get in the habit of paying off your balance in full each month. If you've already racked up a large balance, do what you can to pay it off. This may sound obvious, but it is the best way to save money on those hefty inte...

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Six Tips for Overdraft-Proofing Your Account

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Checking & Savings:  Many banks and credit unions routinely allow debit and check transactions to go through even if there isn't enough money in the user's account. Then they slam their customers with overdraft fees, usually without a warning, at the time of purchase, claiming this "service" protects people from bounced checks and declined transactions. If you have been on the receiving end of this practice, you know that a single $5 transaction can trigger a $30 to $35 overdraft fee, while a series of overdraft purchases in a single day can rack up hundreds of dollars in fees. The people most at risk are consume...

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