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The Motley Fool October 13, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Why America's Really in Debt A new study says shopaholism isn't to blame for the average American's debt woes. A new study reveals credit card companies aren't just encouraging card-shuffling when they send out 5 billion solicitations annually. They're cheering on consumers to take on more credit than they can handle.
The Motley Fool June 29, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Stupid Credit Tricks Avoid identity theft by being very careful about responding to emails saying your account information needs to be updated. Also, be disciplined about your credit card use to avoid hefty fees.
The Motley Fool May 26, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Credit Card Fees on the Rise New consumer report details skyrocketing credit card fees.
The Motley Fool October 27, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Halloween Scary Story: Creepy Credit Tricks Wanna see something really scary? Open your credit card statement: Killer fees... Monster-sized interest rates... Bomb-making materials... Debt rising from the dead... etc.
The Motley Fool March 24, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Deep in Debt -- for Food Credit-card debt in America is more alarming than you imagine. Whether you're a credit card user living on the edge or an investor interested in banks and credit card issuers, this is an important arena to keep an eye on.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Dangerous Borrowing Beware of quicksand with credit cards and mortgages. Dangers abound when we borrow. Credit cards, if used suboptimally, can land you a world of trouble, while even mortgages these days are carrying more risks than ever.
The Motley Fool February 11, 2005 Selena Maranjian	How to Owe $40,000 by Doing Nothing Take your eye off the ball, and credit card debt can skyrocket.
The Motley Fool December 13, 2006 Selena Maranjian	"Unfair" Credit Card Rate Hikes What a surprise -- credit card issuers aren't exactly playing nice. If you'd like to know more about the state of the credit card world, and how it can effect your credit score, read on.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2005 Dayana Yochim	The Eight Commandments of Credit Follow these rules to win at the borrowing game.
The Motley Fool March 4, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Living on Borrowed Dimes Our debt is sky-high, and things are probably going to get worse. American consumer debt has doubled in the past decade -- and odds are, it will continue to climb, due in part to rising interest rates. Debt is even responsible for many divorces, and it might prevent you from retiring on schedule. Don't let yourself get run over by it.
The Motley Fool December 2, 2006 Elizabeth Brokamp	Win the Balance Transfer Game It's you vs. your credit card with both of you playing to win. Here are some tips for coming out on top.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Credit Cards ... for the Bankrupt? Is offering credit to bankrupt folks the right thing to do? While bankruptcy filings increased 17% over the last eight years, credit card profits went up 163% to $30.2 billion. This may discourage you as a citizen, but perhaps it will titillate you as an investor.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2005 Dayana Yochim	The Devil (and Dollars) in the Details Americans spend billions each year on avoidable money mishaps. Although penalty fees and the number of triggers that activate them have been steadily on the rise, banks aren't entirely to blame for the inconveniences they cause.
The Family Room Gary Foreman	Behind On Credit Card Bills They call nearly every day hounding us for the rest of our minimum payment which has reached in the neighborhood of $800 a month. Although we are not paying what they request every month, we ARE making a payment. Is there any way we can stop the phone calls?
The Motley Fool February 25, 2005 Robert Brokamp	5 Steps to Financial Triage What to do when life throws you a big-ticket curveball.
The Motley Fool November 27, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Money Buys (a Little) Happiness It might boost your mood to find out that you probably have more money than you think. Don't overlook opportunities to stretch your paycheck.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dave Braze	9 Ways to Pay Off Debt You can dig yourself out of the quicksand.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Choose Credit Counselors Carefully If you're deep in credit card debt and are considering turning to a credit counseling agency for help, be careful. They're not all the same, and some don't have your interests at heart.
FDIC FYI September 17, 2003 Susan Burhouse	Evaluating the Consumer Lending Revolution Consumer balance sheets have become stretched by large amounts of new consumer and mortgage debt. This rapid increase in consumer spending and borrowing raises important questions about the sustainability of current debt loads and the vulnerability of the consumer sector to economic shocks.
The Motley Fool August 10, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Dad's Six-Figure Debt What do you do when a senior parent faces a serious financial bind? Here is advice to one very concerned son whose dad is paying $20,000 in credit card interest each year and asks others to weigh in on this important topic.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Earn 20%, Guaranteed The hot new savings machine: paying off your credit card.
The Motley Fool September 30, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Shocking Credit Card Facts These credit card numbers from Robert Manning's book, "Credit Card Nation: The Consequences of America's addiction to Credit" are shocking and depressing. But there's hope.
The Motley Fool August 6, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Cash, Miles, Points, or Perks? Find the right rewards credit card for your wallet.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Are Renters Bad With Money? A survey says this segment carries less debt than homeowners, but has a harder time handling the burden.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2003 Dayana Yochim	It Pays to Cheat Lenders use the lure of single-digit interest rates as a tool to get you to sign up for their credit cards. Used correctly, these deals can help you get out of debt.
The Motley Fool December 28, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Paper Beats Rock, but Plastic Beats Paper Credit cards are eclipsing cash and checks in our society.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2006 Katrina Chan	9 Ways to Pay Off Debt Debt hovers like a carrion bird over a dying beast, often costing you more than 18% compounded monthly, month in and month out. You can't wish it away, but you can pay it down with determination.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Proof You Can Pay Off Your Debt If you're mired in credit card debt, you're far from alone. Don't think that paying off tens of thousands of dollars is impossible. Here are some tips.
The Motley Fool June 13, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Universal Default Can Whack You It's the cold shower of the credit card world. It means that one mistake with one creditor can result in significant rate hikes from lots of your other creditors.
AskMen.com September 1, 2003 Victor Hayes	8 Signs You're Living Beyond Your Means These symptoms indicate that your consumer habits need a serious kick in the teeth.
Registered Rep. September 25, 2015 Mark Miller	Income Growth and Lifestyle Creep How much will your working clients' income grow during the course of their careers, and how much of that growth can you safely bake into their financial plans?
The Motley Fool October 14, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Fools on Credit Our readers offer enlightening thoughts on shocking credit card facts.
The Motley Fool October 24, 2006 Selena Maranjian	A Debt Turning Point Drowning in credit card debt is no fun. But you're not alone -- and many people are even worse off than you.
AskMen.com Michael Estrin	How to Determine What You Can Afford Financial tips on determining what big-ticket items you can afford to buy.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	10 Reasons to Banish Credit Card Debt Remind yourself of credit card expenses, and you'll be digging out of debt as fast as you can.
The Motley Fool June 18, 2004 Dayana Yochim	The Terrible Teens While your kids are still living under your roof, have "The Talk" -- the money talk, that is. Here are some tips on preparing your teen for the real world.
The Motley Fool March 11, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Debt and the Silver-Haired Set Debt among senior citizens is on the rise. And the picture doesn't get any clearer as the aging population lives longer, outliving their retirement savings.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Don't Overpay for Perks Four credit card "extras" that should always be free.
The Motley Fool February 7, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Your Neighbor Owes $3,560 You probably know that many, many Americans are drowning in credit card debt, but do you have any idea by how much? Sometimes being below average can be a very good thing.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Invest While in Debt? Sure! Putting off investing for your future because of some blanket rule about being debt-free is nearly as dangerous to your future financial health as putting everything on plastic and praying for a carefree retirement.
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Selena Maranjian	The Worst Retirement System Some retirees are charging their retirement -- on plastic! While you may reasonably hope your stock market investments will grow an annual average of perhaps 8% to 12% over a long period, credit card debt represents the opposite of that: negative growth.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Dump Your Duds Life is messy enough without having to manage a wallet full of plastic. With the average American household hauling around nearly 17 cards, it's no wonder that we suffer from bill-paying anxiety.
The Family Room Gary Foreman	Pay Yourself First? Some months I can save some money and some I can't. I have heard the saying "always pay yourself first". When I do that it seems that I have to withdraw that money later on in the month to pay the bills. So how does this actually work? Should I always pay myself first?
The Motley Fool November 2, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Gen-X in Financial Trouble A public policy group released a report titled, "Generation Broke: The Growth of Debt Among Younger Americans." Here are some of its findings (in 2001 dollars).
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Sonny, Can You Spare a Dime? A decade ago, just 18% of Americans over the age of 65 carried an outstanding balance on a credit card, according to a report last year from SRI Consulting Business Intelligence. Today nearly half of all card-carrying seniors carry unpaid balances month to month.
The Motley Fool December 22, 2004 Dayana Yochim	Good Intentions Aren't Enough Americans have the right idea about money -- and are going about it all wrong. As with any resolution -- financial or otherwise -- you've got to start somewhere. Today, take one small step to find out how your money's working for you.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record If you want to improve your score, concentrate on what matters most to lenders. Here's what to look for.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2005 Dayana Yochim	"They" Don't Have All the Answers Answers to reader credit questions on industry rumors, APRs, and a newlywed's credit.
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Dayana Yochim	Lothario Lenders on the Prowl Perform a strict background check before you fall for a sweet-talking credit card deal.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2004 Dayana Yochim	The Ravages of Plastic Advice on using credit cards and paying down your debt. Discussion of credit card solicitation on college campuses is also included.