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5 Tools to Help College Students Manage Their Money

Along with worrying about their academics, parents are worrying about their college kids' financials. Here are 5 things parents can do to help sharpen students' money skills.

Consumer Reports names the 'Worst Credit Card'

Confessions of a Debt Wimp: My First Credit Card

Not long ago, DailyFinance's Hugh Collins -- a 28-year-old, Belfast-born U.S. resident -- had yet to experience a truly American phenomenon: owning a credit card. Once he finally secured one, though, he quickly discovered the immense power, allure -- and danger -- of plastic.