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Top story: 'Dragnet Nation' author: Can I have my privacy back?

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'Dragnet Nation' author: Can I have my privacy back?
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter's book investigates who is watching us online, what they're doing with the data (including selling it), and why it matters... More
SBA disaster loans -- not just for business
When disaster strikes, Small Business Administration loans may help -- even if you're a consumer. But it helps to know what to expect ... More
MasterCard expands fraud protection
MasterCard is extending its zero-liability policy to more card transactions and dropping restrictions on who is eligible. This puts pressure on Visa to follow suit   ... More
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
Paying, not purchasing, improves credit scores
If you already carry a balance, don't worry about making new purchases -- just pay down your debt on time  ... More
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
Mom piggybacked on realty agent's troubled account
A real estate agent convinced an elderly woman to sign on  to the agent's credit card account. Now the agent is bankrupt ... More
'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara
Thanks, Sis, but I'm ready for my own card now
A man who got his sister's help to raise his score is ready to graduate to credit on his own, taking his debt with him ... More
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Lazy passwords increase your risk of fraud
Those eight- to10-character passwords protecting your accounts aren't as secure as you think. Fraudsters are cracking log-in credentials more than ever  ... More
Think twice before you spend that bottom dollar
Down to your last dollar? You may want to save it. According to the Journal of Consumer Research, the less cash you have, the more likely you are to regret purchases... More
Credit card rate report
As of 6/5/2014
National Average
15.01%
Low Interest
10.37%
Balance Transfer
12.64%
Business
12.80%
Student
13.27%
Cash Back
14.91%
Reward
14.97%
Airline
15.30%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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