HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON: CREDIT CARD BILLS

Today, we begin an in-depth series exposing hidden "gotchas" in your financial life. The “How to Save Money On…” series will offer detailed steps and suggestions to avoid booby traps and preserve your hard-earned cash. We begin with one of America's main financial menaces: Credit cards.
Yes, you can make that plastic fantastic
Video: How to cut those 'gotcha' fees

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