If you're only making the minimum payments on your credit card debt, it's time to find a better debt strategy.

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JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup added money to their rainy day funds to cover expected future losses. Retail-card issuer ...

A balance transfer credit card allows you to transfer your credit card balance from one card to another, consolidating your ...

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Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money ...

Debt management could offer major relief from your credit card debt, but there are a few things to know first.

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Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught ...