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Bill Hardekopf

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Bill Hardekopf is chief executive of LowCards.com, which compares and rates more than 1,000 credit cards. He is the co-author of "The Credit Card Guidebook."

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How the Fiscal Cliff Could Affect Your Credit Card

By Bill Hardekopf

More credit card debt, tightened lending, higher interest rates and a cutback in introductory offers awaits.

09:30AM 12/24/12

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7 Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards

By Bill Hardekopf

Buying gift cards this holiday season is easier then ever, but using them wisely is another thing.

10:15AM 12/17/12

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10 Ways to Minimize Your Holiday Shopping Debt

By Bill Hardekopf

Paying with a credit card makes it almost too easy to be in the spirit of buying and giving for the holidays.

08:00AM 12/03/12

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Why Retailers Party Harder than Consumers at Swipe Fee Anniversary

By Bill Hardekopf

Politicians thought retailers would pass savings on to consumers, but it's hard to find the savings.

08:45AM 10/08/12

Article

Do Cardholders Need Payment Protection and Credit Monitoring?

By Bill Hardekopf

The CFPB is doing what it can to protect consumers, but consumers must also protect themselves.

07:30AM 10/01/12

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Dealing With Credit Card Debt When Getting a Divorce

By Bill Hardekopf

For couples separated or going through a divorce, dealing with shared credit card debt should not be put off.

02:51PM 09/14/12

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It's Time to Talk Credit Cards With Your College-Bound Kid

By Bill Hardekopf

If it's time for your child to head off to college, it's time for you to have a conversation with them about use of credit cards.

09:59AM 08/23/12

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Handling Credit Card Debt After the Death of a Spouse

By Bill Hardekopf

When a spouse dies, the surviving mate can be burdened with more than grief and loneliness, responsible for credit card debt.

05:45PM 08/15/12

Article

Time for the CFPB's One-Year Report Card

By Bill Hardekopf

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accomplished quite a bit for an agency that a year ago was still fighting for the right to exist.

02:33PM 07/25/12

Article

Credit Card Settlement May Side-Swipe Consumers

By Bill Hardekopf

A deal between merchants and credit card companies may lead to higher prices and reduced card rewards for consumers.

10:20AM 07/18/12

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