Credit Card Debt

The average American has more than $9,000 in credit card debt. While having a credit card isn't a bad thing, letting credit card debt pile up over time can place an enormous strain on your finances. Take a look at the articles, Q&A's, blog posts and videos we have linked to this topic for ideas on how to handle credit card debt and your personal finances.

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Using Inheritance Wisely To Pay Debts

Added September 12, 2003 by Ilyce R. Glink

Homeowners received a large inheritance and aren't sure how to use it to pay down their debts. Paying off credit card debt is the first step. After the debt is paid off, you can start thinking of investments that are right for you.

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Common Credit Mistakes That Lower Your Credit Score

May 15, 2009

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Do you know what kind of credit mistakes are lowering your credit score? Common mistakes may be dragging down your credit score and you may not even know what you're doing. Keep your credit card balance below 50 percent of your available credit. If you max out your credit cards every month you may…

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