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Bankrate.com: Today's new storiesA step-by-step guide for boosting your credit rating.
With old debt, know your limits
A look at the statutes of limitation on collecting debts in all 50 states.
Don't use debit card for car rental
Using a debit card for a car rental can be a costly way to go.
Secured credit cards: 10 questions to ask --
People with little credit or bad credit can join the world of the carded -- for a price.
Credit card currency conversion costs
A chart shows what large issuers and banks charge for foreign charges on credit cards, debit cards and ATMs.
Keeping credit score high takes effort
You can bring your credit score down in many ways. Here are tips to avoid the pitfalls.
Mortgage rates dropped this week after news of a slumping economy.
A dozen ways to get a down payment
Remember down payments? They're back in vogue with home lenders. Here's what you can do to come up with the cash.
Try these transportation options to save gas
Bankrate readers show how they are finding alternate transportation options to reduce their need for gas.
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.
