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Understanding the fundamentals

Before you go car shopping, do your homework. Know what you want and how you plan to pay for it.

Understanding credit cards

By Bankrate.com

Today's consumer is showered with opportunities for credit cards. Get tips for selecting and managing the card best suited to your lifestyle.

Credit cards

•	Ch 1: Match card and lifestyle
•	Ch 2: Credit reports and scores
•	Ch 3: Costs and fees
•	Ch 4: Managing your cards
•	Ch 5: Using credit wisely
•	Ch 6: Special-need card users

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch 1: Getting started

Ch 2: Shop 'til you drop

Ch 3: The buying experience

Ch 4: The leasing experience

Ch 5: Financing the deal

Ch 6: Insuring your vehicle

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WEEKLY AVERAGES

Type	Fixed	Variable
Standard	13.42%	11.31%
Gold	11.96%	9.98%
Platinum	10.77%	11.38%
All	12.06%	11.10%

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