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Recent news articles to provide information and insights into manaing your personal finances

. 10 worst credit cards mistakes

http://money.msn.com/credit-rating/tips.aspx?cp-documentid=6763512

• An informative articl about bt collectors from one of the Coalition's volunteers, Marcy Einhorn:

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22292/122318-five-things-know-debt-collectors

• It's all in the fine print - do you read all the disclosures that come with your credit cards, bank statements, brokerage statements? How long does it take

http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/technology/attack-of-the-fine-print-1326481930264/

Get smart about College! 

• The FDIC Issues Consumer Tips on How to "Shop and Save" on Loans, Credit Cards and Deposit Accounts

 http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2011/pr11087.html

• Wow! Colleges solicit students to apply (at $75 or more per application) They purchase names through College Board. 

 http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20110513/FREE/110519954

• Protecting your identity: how ATM Skimmers work

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704442404575542652417958106.html