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40 Million Target Customers at Risk of Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft

December 19, 2013

Did you shop at Target during Black Friday 2013? If so, you may be at risk of credit and debit card fraud and identity theft. Target has just announced that hackers stole the private financial data for an estim...

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Personal Finance 101: When You Should Pay with Debit Instead of Credit (and Vice Versa)

Sean Boulger

July 24, 2013

Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money

Ever notice that your debit card also has a Visa or MasterCard logo on it? Most debit cards also have a credit card functionality built in and not every consumer knows which one to use at all times. Are there i...

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6 Awkward Money Scenarios and How to Save Face

Sean Boulger

June 19, 2013

Article, Money

We've all been in an awkward money situation before. Sometimes it's splitting the check, sometimes it's a group gift. Sometimes it's having a friend or family member ask you to lend them a few clams when you ju...

Find the Best Credit Card for Your Needs Using This Online Credit Card Calculator

Sean O'Connor

May 10, 2013

Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money

Are you in the market for a new credit card? If so, there are a lot of confusing options that may make it difficult when applying for a new line of credit. Is a low interest rate or cash back card better? How a...

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