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Here's Why You May Not Want to Customize Your Credit Card's Design

Many credit cards have the option of a personalized design, like choosing a photo to print on the card. But you may want to think twice before doing so.

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Here's Why You May Not Want to Customize Your Credit Card's Design

Here's Why You May Not Want to Customize Your Credit Card's Design

Many credit cards have the option of a personalized design, like choosing a photo to print on the card. But you may want to think twice before doing so.

Christine DiGangi

6 Things Consumer Laws Don't Protect You From

6 Things Consumer Laws Don't Protect You From

Consumer protection laws are essential in the U.S. marketplace, but there are some things they don't protect you from.

Sarah Szczypinski

Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Score?

Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Score?

It may be tempting — let someone use your good credit score for some cash. But there are lots of problems associated with doing so.

Christine Giordano

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $36 of Girl Scout Cookies

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $36 of Girl Scout Cookies

One man shares his story of identity theft that involved a debt collector, a (possibly) fictional thief who goes by "Pistol Pete" and the Girl Scouts of Utah.

Christine DiGangi

Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Card?

Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Card?

It's not illegal to lend someone else your credit card, but there's a good chance you're violating your credit card contract.

Jeanine Skowronski

Is That Refinancing Offer You Got in the Mail a Good Deal?

Is That Refinancing Offer You Got in the Mail a Good Deal?

Here’s what to consider before investing in a direct-mail offer like this one.

Scott Sheldon

7 Texts You Should Ignore

7 Texts You Should Ignore

Instead of replying to unsolicited texts directly, you should call the purported sender directly to be sure they aren’t trying to contact you.

Adam Levin

How to Get Your Student Loans Out of Default (Without Getting Scammed)

How to Get Your Student Loans Out of Default (Without Getting Scammed)

There are options regarding student loan default relief. Here's how to secure it without getting scammed.

Andrew Weber

How Companies Know Your New Credit Card Number Before You Give it to Them

How Companies Know Your New Credit Card Number Before You Give it to Them

Ever wonder how a company knew your new credit card information before you gave it to them? There is a possible reason.

Jill Krasny

What Happens If I Don't Sign My Credit Card?

What Happens If I Don't Sign My Credit Card?

What really happens if you don’t sign your credit card?

Brooke Niemeyer

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