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Choose a credit card that matches your life stage
Your finances change as you march through stages of life; shouldn't your credit card choice change, too?
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Bulk up your thin credit in 4 easy steps
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Bankrate's guide to auto buying. |
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Getting Started
Before you go car shopping, do your homework. Know what you want and how you plan to pay for it.
Shop 'til You Drop
Whether shopping online or off, discover how to track down the best vehicle at the best price.
The Buying Experience
You know your budget and did your shopping. Now, it's time to bargain with the seller.
The Leasing Experience
Leasing makes sound, financial sense in certain situations and for certain people. Is that you?
Financing the Deal
Shop for a loan just as you'd shop for a vehicle. Do your homework before signing on the dotted line.
Insuring Your Vehicle
Buying a new car, or a different one than the one you now own, will mean a change in insurance costs. |
Bankrate's guide to obtaining, managing and using credit cards wisely.
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Matching the Card to Your Lifestyle
The smart consumer selects the card that matches his or her spending and payment habits.
Credit Reports, Credit Scores and You
Here's how to order and read your credit reports and how your credit score is affected by the reports.
Costs and Fees
You found a credit card with a great low interest rate. Good for you. Now, what about the fees?
Managing Your Cards
You pay promptly and never go over the limit. But, do you know your consumer rights?
Using Credit Wisely
Savvy spenders use credit carefully. Discover when it's smart to pull out a card and when it's not.
Special-Need Card Users
Here are the cards best for first-time applicants, students and for those with bruised credit.
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