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Focus on fundamentals to avoid looking like a bad credit risk

There is no leniency. Credit card companies and banks are worried that people are drowning in debt and will fall behind on payments. ... (Today)

Shore up your finances

Good Question: Scam artists preying on homeowners

Question: I work for a local nonprofit agency. A client of mine is behind on his mortgage. He has been receiving offers from companies promising to keep his home out of foreclosure. ... (Today)

Family Finances: 'Authorized user' one way to build credit history

After several years of marriage, the female co-author of this column had a rude awakening. ... (Yesterday)

Coupon interest rises in tight economy

CINCINNATI -- With her household budget tightening, Michelle Fox treats couponing like getting a part-time job to help make ends meet. In her case, it's a job that pays about $20 an hour. ... (07/03/2008)

Stephanie Nelson

Look out: Natural gas prices rising, too

The stratospheric rise of crude oil and gasoline prices have been in the spotlight in recent months. ... (07/01/2008)

Saturday, June 28, 2008