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Each week I summarize noteworthy credit and money management articles in the news and in the personal finance blogosphere. Without further adieu:

Tricia @ Blogging Away Debt posted a nice summary and commentary of 20/20’s recent episode concerning debt in America.
Trent over at The Simple Dollar suggests seven ways you can reduce your car expenses […]

Each week I summarize noteworthy credit and money management articles in the news and in the personal finance blogosphere. Without further adieu:

One reason we get into debt is that it’s hard to keep up with the necessary expenses of life, like soaring electric and gas bills. Jonathan @ MyMoneyBlog asks, “Do You […]

Americans set a new record in November 2004 for the largest one-month consumer debt reduction since the Federal Reserve began tabulating data in 1943. Unfortunately, there may be more to the story than what meets the eye.

Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch filed a lawsuit yesterday against Capital One, alleging that the company engaged in false and deceptive advertising of its “No Hassle” fixed rate credit card. We believe this lawsuit is ridiculous, and that it demonstrates the need for greater consumer credit education and awareness.