New Credit Card Rules—and What They Mean to You
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Did you know that there are new rules governing the fees and penalties that credit card companies can charge you? The provisions in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 should save consumers at least $10 billion a year, according to the Pew Foundation. Find out what these new credit card rules mean to you.
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10 Ways to Cut Debt Now
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Who isn’t looking for a way to cut debt? Read our 10 tips that you can put into practice now. |
How the New Overdraft Laws Affect You
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On July 1, 2010, new federal rules kicked in that require financial institutions to require customers to opt in for overdraft coverage. Overdraft coverage is a line of credit that kicks in when account holders make purchases that exceed their available checking and debit account balances. Learn how the overdraft law affects you—and learn how to avoid fees. |
Help Your Children and Parents with Financial Matters
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All the news from the housing market isn’t negative. The deadline for the completion of qualifying First-Time Homebuyer Credit purchases has been extended. Taxpayers who entered into a binding contract before the end of April now have until September 30, 2010 to close on the home. We have the details about this tax credit—and we also offer some information about the economics of renting a house versus buying one. |
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Summertime Tax Tips
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Summer’s not over yet! If you have a student who’s working, help him or her understand the tax rules that apply. If your child spends time in child care, you might be able to take advantage of the summertime child care tax credit. Use our summertime tax tips to make the most of your money. |
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