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Taking charge of your credit cards
Smart tips for handling credit and debit cards, balance transfers
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Your 5-minute guide to credit cards
Credit cards do have some benefits, but it's easy to get into financial trouble if you rely on them too much. Here are more than a dozen tips for using cards wisely.

