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During the holidays, your credit card can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Make the most of your spending without going too deeply into debt.

Here we are, just a couple of months from what might be the most expensive time of the year for families: the holidays. The average American spends more than $1,000 on the winter holidays, according to the National Retail Federation. And many spend more, racking up debt that they have a difficult ti...

Guest Post: Darlene Aderoju works for America Saves, managed by the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA), which seeks to motivate, encourage, and support Americans to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth. Learn more at AmericaSaves.org. The holidays are just around the corner, whic...