Latest articles by Joan Goldwasser
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A Blueprint for Your Budget
Budgeting Chase's new credit-card tool can actually help you save money.
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Overcoming Overdrafts
credit & debt If you've ever bounced a check, read this.
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New Credit-Card Options for Small-Business Owners
business Chase and others help broaden out a crimped lending field.
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Earn 4% on Your Savings
savings Move your money to a higher-yielding account without sacrificing safety.
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How to Play the Online Ticket Game
Smart Buying Whether it's World Series or Jersey Boys tickets that you are looking for, these sites can help you save a buck.
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The Downside of Debit Cards
credit & debt Here is the fine print on debit cards that may make you think twice.
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3 Ways to Avoid Overdraft Fees
savings If you've ever bounced a check, read this.
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Money Funds Lose a Safety Net
savings After September 18, insurance for money-market mutual funds is gone. Here's why you don't have to worry.
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Banks Trounce Money-Market Funds
credit & debt Deposit accounts offer higher rates -- and a guaranteed safety net.
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Credit Cards With a Head for Business
business We found a couple of attractive deals for small-business owners.
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Banks That Put You First
credit & debt Looking for higher rates and lower fees? Switch to a small bank or credit union.
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The New Rules of Credit Cards
credit & debt Banks are raising rates and cutting credit. You can beat them at their game.
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Help for Borrowers in Trouble
credit & debt In over your head? Some banks are offering relief to credit-card holders.
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Stress Test for Your Bank
credit & debt Five ways to evaluate how your bank is serving you in this economy.
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If I Negotiate a Payoff, Will It Hurt My Score?
credit & debt Settling debt does come with repercussions.
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Credit Cards You'll Love
credit & debt With card issuers hiking rates and slashing limits, here are 11 cards that still are appealing.
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What Happens to My Card if Chrysler Fails?
credit & debt Use your points before they're gone.
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Will a 401(k) Loan Default Hurt My Credit?
401(k)s Find out what happens if you default on a loan to yourself.
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Why Is My Credit Score Dropping?
credit & debt This reader is paying off debt, but it's not improving his credit score.
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7 Steps to Worry-Free Online Shopping
spending Protect yourself -- and your credit card number -- with these tips for safe and secure Web shopping.
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Should I Cancel a 0% Card Before the Rate Expires?
credit & debt Q: To finance my fiancée's engagement ring, I got a credit card that has a 0% rate for six months.
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Is My Money Still Safe?
Investor Psychology Here's what you need to know to protect your savings and investments.
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Upside of the Credit Crunch
credit & debt Even healthy banks are paying more on supersafe CDs.
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Is Paying Off the Mortgage Good for Our Credit?
credit & debt See how your FICO score responds to homeowner debt.
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