Have you been monitoring your credit card statements for unexpected fees and rate hikes? Lots of folks have been and don't like what they've found. Find out what you can do if your credit cards are suddenly costing you more money:
Kiplinger's credit and banking editor Joan Goldwasser answers your questions on NPR's All Things Considered. Listen to the Podcast.
Plus you can search her monthly Credit Card QA for more answers. Or e-mail Joan Goldwasser your question.
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