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Money 911: Handling old-debt collectors

Should you buy or lease a car in this economy? Is it a good idea to take money out of a 401(k) to pay off your mortgage? TODAY financial editor Jean Chatzky offers advice on these timely issues, plus wise words about protecting your credit, investing and more.

CBC : Car dealers running unauthorized credit checks: CBC News investigation

Handing over your driver's licence before taking a car out for a test drive may lower your bargaining power, a CBC News investigation has learned.

Readers react with tips on surviving recession

Some economists think recession is avoidable next year, others place the chance near 50 percent of a downturn in 2008. We asked readers for their tips on thriving in a recession.

8 things a better credit score can buy

...You've had credit problems, but you've worked hard to repair the damage, scrimping where you could, restraining your impulses and mailing every bill early. Now what?

The repo man is getting busy

More vehicle owners are falling behind as the economy slows. Many slip when they lack the money to repair cars that they're still making payments on. For the repo man, business is always good. But lately, it's been better than good.

Scam watch: Credit cards, auto repairs, phone cards - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Scam watch: Credit cards, auto repairs, phone cards Los Angeles Times Auto repairs – Car problems are difficult enough. Getting scammed into paying for repairs that are unnecessary, performed poorly or not performed at all can make things much worse. Consumers filed more than 14000 complaints in 2011 with the Better ... and more »

YOUR CREDIT RESOURCE: Serviceman has options to resolve contract problems - Rapid City Journal

YOUR CREDIT RESOURCE: Serviceman has options to resolve contract problems Rapid City Journal He recently purchased a car. When he reviewed the papers he signed, the terms were different than he was told they would be. What should he do now, since he knows the terms he agreed to are different than the terms in the contract? and more »