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  1. I just got a raise and have an extra $100 a month to put toward my debt on six credit cards. Which credit card should get the extra $100: the one with the highest interest rate or the one with the smallest balance? Published: October 08, 2009
  2. What is the investment return equivalent of paying off a credit card balance? Published: October 05, 2009
  3. What is "blocking" on a credit card or debit card? Published: October 02, 2009
  4. How are variable interest rates on a credit card determined? Published: May 27, 2009
  5. How can I find out which credit cards don’t have an annual fee? Published: May 27, 2009
  6. I'm trying to reduce the number of credit cards that I own. Is there any downside to closing old accounts? Published: March 30, 2009
  7. Is it a good idea to get a credit card that has some type of rewards feature, such as cash-back bonuses? Published: March 28, 2008
  8. Are so-called affinity credit cards a good idea? Published: March 28, 2008
  9. What is "interest backdating" on a credit card bill? Published: March 28, 2008
  10. Is it a good idea to purchase credit card insurance? Published: March 26, 2008
  11. How can I find a good credit card deal? Published: March 25, 2008
  12. How do credit card companies determine the balance on which interest is charged? Published: March 21, 2008
  13. Why are so many people paying late fees on credit cards these days? Published: March 21, 2008

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