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Care needed when using debit cards
Aug 2 2007 10:30AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans are increasingly reaching for their debit cards rather than their credit cards when they're out shopping. Because using a debit card triggers an immediate withdrawal from a checking or savings account, it's not much different from writing a check or using cash _ and that can make it easier for consumers to budget. Another advantage is that consumers don't have to worry about big credit card bills arriving at the end of the month.
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Paying worker tuition can help business
Aug 2 2007 10:30AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - With the start of the school year not far off, employees of small businesses might have a hankering to take some courses. And company owners might want to think about paying for them to take some classes _ the learning may help their careers and in turn, help the business retain its best workers.
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