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• 4 handy car features that help senior citizens

  As baby boomers age, their driving skills diminish. These car features will help. 

• 'Caretakers' rent homes way beyond their means

  "Would you have any Grey Poupon?" You'll be asking your neighbors that if you rent this way. 

• Video: Mortgage rates for April 4, 2013

  Fixed mortgage rates retreated for third consecutive week. 

• Video: Credit card rates for April 4, 2013

  The average variable credit card rate increased to 15.16 percent. 

• 6 personal lessons from serious financial flubs

  A major money miscue can bury you financially. These people tell how they survived their folly. 

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  How to overcome a costly financial 'oops'

  Money blunders can wear on your head as much as your wallet. Here's how to get back on track. 

• 5 groups that shouldn't skip life insurance

  Don't need life insurance because you're retired, single or one of these other types? Wrong! 

• 5 small cars to handle stop-and-go city driving

  Take a look at the latest in small cars at the New York auto show. These were our favorites. 

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  Use inherited savings bond for school, avoid tax hit?

  There's a narrow path for cashing in savings bonds and avoiding a big federal tax bill. 

• Quiz: Do you really know your car insurance?

  See if you can answer 10 tricky yet typical coverage questions. No peeking at your policy! 

• Depreciation: 5 car models that lose value fast

  Time is not on a car owner's side. Depreciation eats at these five cars like rust on a fender. 

• What's the foreign transaction fee on my card?

  Using a credit card overseas likely means a foreign transaction fee. What does yours charge? 

• Negotiate the best sale price on your 1st home

  You're selling your first home. Extract big bucks from the buyers with these tips. 

• What can you gain by ditching your large bank?

  As bank fees rise, it might be time for a banking alternative. You have a fistful of options. 

• Claim games: 6 worst auto insurance frauds

  Be on guard for towing scams, staged crashes and other schemes that drive up insurance rates. 

• Video: How to get the best mortgage rate

  You can score a really good deal on a mortgage with a little work and know-how. 

• Tips for saving fuel

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• What do you get with airline credit cards?

  Airline credit cards are great for frequent-flier miles. But that's just the beginning. 

• Top 10 most annoying things other drivers do

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• Cost per mile: Is a rewards credit card worth it?

  Looking for a rewards credit card? Get the most value by calculating the cost per mile. 

• Video: Traveling with a rewards credit card

  A rewards card can earn you miles or points for every dollar you spend on your next trip. 

• What to know before taking credit cards abroad

  Some credit cards are terrible travel companions. Find out which ones to leave home. 

• Who covers what? Check this car rental insurance chart

  This chart compares coverage offered by major credit card companies and rental car agencies. 

• Video: Shopping for a rewards credit card

  Follow these tips to find the best deal on a rewards credit card. 

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  Do you really need that car rental insurance?

  Sure, your credit card might have some kind of car rental coverage, but is that all you need?