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Why You Shouldn't Co-Sign For Someone Else
At some point in life, you may be asked to co-sign a credit card or loan for a loved one. Before you sign your name or give away your social security number, make sure you understand why you shouldn’t co-sign for others.

How Marriage Affects Your Credit
Married or thinking about getting married? You’re probably wondering if and how getting married will affect your credit score. Will your spouse’s credit will affect yours or vice versa? In marriage, much of your life is combined; does that include your credit?

Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
The IRS gives you the convenience of paying your income taxes with your credit card. Is the extra credit card debt worth it?

Five Credit Cards You Should Never Close
Provides consumers with information about closing only those credit cards that won't negatively impact their credit score

How To Close A Credit Card Without The Credit Card Number
How do you close a credit card when you don't have the credit card number? There are a few ways you can access the credit card number to close the account.

How To Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit
Having bad credit can make life hard, especially when you have to make credit based applications like apartment rentals. Find out how to get around the credit check and rent an apartment even with bad credit.

What To Do When You Can't Make Your Minimum Credit Card Payment
There may come a month when you don't have enough money to make your credit card minimum payment. Find out what you can do to maintain your credit score, interest rate, and relationship with your creditor.

Surviving a Credit Crunch
Rising credit card defaults cause creditors to become more strict with credit card approvals. During these times, new credit can be hard to get. Find out how to fare during a credit crunch.

Making and Keeping Your Credit/Debt Goals
How often do you set a goal to repair your credit or pay off your debt, work towards it for a few months, then forget about it? It's easy to push goals to the side, especially when they seem unattainable. With the right approach, you can reach any goal, including your financial ones.

How To Avoid a Charge-Off
A charge-off is one of the worst things that can happen to your credit report. Find out how to avoid a charged-offs credit report entry.

The Suze Orman Show on CNBC
The Suze Orman Show focuses on financial freedom for watchers. Watch each week as the financial guru gives financial - including credit and debt - advice.

Maxed Out on Style
Allison Griffiths helps couples recover from financial disasters including overspent budgets and overwhelming debt.

Maxed Out Movie Review - Review of Maxed Out Directed By James Scurloc
Maxed Out is a feature-length documentary that exposes the credit card industry and cautions consumers against excessive debt.

2007 Credit Year In Review
In case you missed it, here are some things that happened with credit in 2007.

Teaching Teens About Credit Cards
Educating your teen about credit is a crucial part of their credit card success. Find out what information your teen needs to know before he or she starts swiping.

What Marriage Will Do To Your Credit
Afraid that your soon-to-be spouse's bad credit will hurt your credit too? Well, it won't. More marriage myths are dispelled here.

Balancing Marriage And Credit
Don't let different spending habits cause you to split. Find out your spouse's philosophy on spending and make a plan that best fits your situation.

Should You Co-Sign a Credit Loan?
If you've been asked to co-sign for a friend or family member, you may be wondering if this is the right decision. Before you do it, make sure you understand the financial implications.