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Target Becomes First Major U.S. Issuer to Use Chip & PIN Credit Cards

Retail giant Target appears to be taking no chances after the massive data breach it experienced two years ago and is upgrading its credit cards.

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Target Becomes First Major U.S. Issuer to Use Chip & PIN Credit Cards
Credit Cards

Target Becomes First Major U.S. Issuer to Use Chip & PIN Credit Cards

Retail giant Target appears to be taking no chances after the massive data breach it experienced two years ago and is upgrading its credit cards.

Christine DiGangi

The New Foreclosure Threat: Troubled HELOCs & Second Mortgages
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The New Foreclosure Threat: Troubled HELOCs & Second Mortgages

The New Foreclosure Threat: Troubled HELOCs & Second Mortgages

Charles Phelan

Can a Debt Collector Check My Credit?
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Can a Debt Collector Check My Credit?

How do debt collectors know so much about you? And can debt collectors check your credit without your permission?

Gerri Detweiler

Seriously, Is There a Difference Between a 700+ Credit Score & a 800+ Score?
Credit Score

Seriously, Is There a Difference Between a 700+ Credit Score & a 800+ Score?

It's easy to get caught up in the numbers game of credit scores, but lenders look at them on a scale. Sometimes a few points doesn't make a huge difference.

Christine DiGangi

3 Simple Tricks That Can Help You Build Good Credit
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3 Simple Tricks That Can Help You Build Good Credit

3 Simple Tricks That Can Help You Build Good Credit

Leslie Tayne

Can a Debt Collector Take My Kid's College Fund?
Managing Debt

Can a Debt Collector Take My Kid's College Fund?

Chances are the college fund is safe, but protections vary by state and depend on who is responsible for the debts in question.

Gerri Detweiler

How to Make Your Car Pay for Itself
Auto Loans

How to Make Your Car Pay for Itself

If you are having trouble making car payments, you are far from alone. Could driving for money be the answer? Here's what to know before you sign up.

Gerri Detweiler

What's Really Happening to Your Credit Card on Oct. 1?
Credit Cards

What's Really Happening to Your Credit Card on Oct. 1?

What's Really Happening to Your Credit Card on Oct. 1?

Bob Sullivan

How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?
Managing Debt

How Soon Can a Debt Collector Sue Me?

You never know if a debt collector will sue you over an unpaid bill, and you may not be able to avoid it, but here are some tips for anticipating a lawsuit.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Things to Consider When You Move to a New City
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5 Things to Consider When You Move to a New City

If you're planning a move to a new city, it's important to consider job opportunities, housing costs and more. Here's a short checklist.

AJ Smith

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