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Smart shopping tips to keep your credit healthy

The presents have been opened and the gift wrap has been thrown away, and the holiday shopping season has come to a close. A time-honored tradition to be sure, but also one that was hopefully approached thoughtfully. As virtually anyone can tell you, it's easy to spend, but once you've spent too much, you might find yourself in a financial challenge.

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Cleaning up the mystery of vehicle title washing

When you buy a used car, you're happy if the seller vacuums the interior and gives the exterior a good wash and wax before you take possession. But there's one kind of "cleanup" that you want to avoid when you're buying used: title washing.

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Identity theft prevention tips for the holiday season

While you're trekking through the malls or cruising websites looking for great holiday bargains, it may be difficult to remember that not everyone around you is as caught up in the holiday spirit as you are. Some of your fellow shoppers may actually be identity thieves looking to parlay the season's hustle and bustle into an opportunity to steal your personal information and, ultimately, your money.

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Six tips to keep identity theft in check

Nearly 251,000 identity theft-related complaints were made to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2010. So it's no surprise that - for the 11th straight year - identity theft ranks No. 1 as the biggest concern among consumers. To protect yourself from being counted among those victims, follow these identity fraud prevention tips.

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Don't let your money manage you

As the United States, one of the world's wealthiest countries, struggles with debt and a still-uncertain economy, Americans are closely watching the steps our leaders are taking to address long-term fiscal problems. The state of our nation's economy has also caused many individuals to re-examine their own personal finances and money management plans.

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