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Will that be debit or credit?

Will that be debit or credit?

2006 was the first year that saw debit card purchases top the one trillion dollar mark. But when you head to the store, which kind of plastic is best -- debit or credit?Read more »

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Work at home jobs

Work at home jobs

It sounds too good to be true -- companies that promise you riches for working a few hours at home. Some are actually legit. But before you sign up, be careful! Read more »

Paying off your mortgage early

Paying off your mortgage early

It's an enticing deal if you're a homeowner -- those pre-pay programs that promise to help pay off your mortgage. But before you sign up, we get the low-down from Carl Stovall-Steckline. Read more »

Insurance you don't need

Insurance you don't need

Wherever you shop, you will always be encouraged to buy things you don't need. They're called "impulse buys" and they're designed to make extra profit for sellers. Read more »

So you want to be a landlord?

So you want to be a landlord?

Becoming a landlord is a good way to make money, but you've got to play your cards right. Carla Stovall-Steckline has some "tricks of the trade". Read more »

Low cost mortgages: A good value?

Low cost mortgages: A good value?

So what is the true cost of those "no-closing-cost" mortgages? We get the low-down from Carla Stovall-Steckline. Read more »

Swap your auto lease

Swap your auto lease

It's not always easy to get out of a contract, especially if it's for the lease on your car. But new services are offering alternatives. Read more »

Cost of financing a home

Cost of financing a home

We've heard it over and over -- the housing market right now is not so good. So it is not a surprise when we say you might be paying too much to buy or refinance a home. So how do you save? Read more »

The real value of home warranties

The real value of home warranties

Are those home warranties really worth the money? KSN's Carla Stovall-Steckline breaks it down for us. Read more »

Dumping your cell phone contract

Dumping your cell phone contract

Have you ever tried to get out of a cell phone contract? It can usually require some hefty fees. But now there's a way to change without the huge charge. Read more »

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