Making Your Own "Credit Card Reform" Act

The chaos in the card market today demands your attention. Manage your card wisely with our suggestions. more

Year-End Tax Strategies for 2009

The financial crisis and ensuing recession not only brought bank bailouts and economic stimulus measures, it also brought legislation that may affect your individual income taxes for 2009 and your year-end tax planning. more

The Best Deals in Online Shopping

You don’t have to be a technophobe to be intimidated by the wild and woolly Web, with its robots, spiders and RSS feeds. But these advanced tools are the key to getting some of the best deals in online shopping, especially when you need it most—during the holidays. Score a great deal this holiday season with our list of the best money-saving online shopping sites. more

The average household with debt carries approximately $10,000 to $12,000 in total revolving debt and has 9 credit cards, according to U.S. Public Interest Research Group and Consumer Federation of America analysis.