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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Financial Literacy 101 Credit Scores Weber--Colby (Class of 2020) Northern Iowan 116:6, p.04	9/19/2019	In the author's opinion, financial literacy and money management are keys for a successful future. One aspect of this is your credit score and credit history, which Weber explains.
2	Keeping your credit in check Braumann--Kari Sue (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 107:54, p.1	4/29/2011	The end of the school year also marks the end of Financial Literacy Month. Students are reminded that what they do with their finances now will follow them for a lifetime. Be aware of your credit score.
3	Credit card debt: easy to get, hard to get rid of Jeffries--Leah Kay (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 107:17, p.9	10/26/2010	Truths and myths about credit cards; readers warned of the dangers of credit card debt.
4	Financial Aid Office offers Live Like a Student courses Martin--James Michael (Student--2010) Northern Iowan 107:6, p.4	9/17/2010	Free classes offered on personal budgeting, credit and credit cards, student loans, and identity protection. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded at the end of the semester to students enrolled.
5	Students become victims of credit card fraud Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1	4/16/2010	Police are investigating use of student credit cards in other states. The students had used their cards at the Pita Pit during January and February.
6	Credit CARD Act raises debate French--Larissa A. (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 106:42, p.6	3/9/2010	Credit cards can no longer be issued to persons under 21 without a co-signer. Free prizes or goods cannot be offered with a credit card application. The act is intended to protect college students from piling up credit card debt.
7	U-bill, u-pay Aunspach--Chase Steven (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:16, p.6	10/23/2009	Believes that students should be careful about accumulating too much debt.
8	March is Fraud Protection Month Northern Iowan 104:42, p.2	3/11/2008	Tips for protecting yourself against criminals trying to get money. Facebook and MySpace can be a goldmine for identity thieves. Do not post personal information.
9	Credit card debt adds up to big trouble Hawthorne--Morgan L. A. (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 104:17, p.1	10/23/2007	Dangers of credit card debt for college students explained; size of debt has been increasing; credit card counseling service is available at the Wesley Foundation; photo.
10	Some college lessons not part of the plan Abbott--Tristan E. (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 103:55, p.7	4/27/2007	Retrospective on lessons learned during the past year of college.
11	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	2/5/2007	"Credit and Identity Theft" will be presented Tuesday, February 6.
12	Good credit solves a lot of problems Carton--Rebecca R. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 103:32, p.1	1/26/2007	Credit scores important.
13	Identity theft threatens college students Kean--Kelli G. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 103:3, p.7	9/1/2006	Michelle Boykins warns college students of identity theft. Students urged not to give personal information on the Internet and to check their credit reports regularly; photo.
14	Managing credit cards involves budgeting Ryan--Crystal L. (Class of 2006) Northern Iowan 102:38, p.11	2/17/2006	Credit cards can be helpful, but students should be aware of interest rates and managing debt; photo.
15	Government changes rules as more Americans find themselves in debt Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/7/2005	Federal government has raised the minimum percentage that must be paid.
16	Financial Literacy Month good time to discuss credit management with children Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	4/25/2005	Credit education is important, especially because many college students graduate with high debt.
17	In debt? 'The Money Game' may help Steffen--Amie R. (Class of 2006) Northern Iowan 101:28, p.3	12/10/2004	"The Money Game" debt seminar held on campus.
18	Americans big spenders during holidays Vande Zandschulp--Jessica (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:27, p.1	12/7/2004	Suggestions for ways to shop for the holidays while being financially responsible; photo.
19	Credit companies profit from students Smith--Jessica Dee (Student--2004) Northern Iowan 101:14, p.1	10/15/2004	Takes a look at the problem of credit card abuse among college students; photo.
20	Fiscal irresponsibility causes increase in bankruptcies, says UNI economist Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2	10/13/2003	Credit cards believed to be the cause of the increase in bankruptcy filings.
21	Credit Education Week to help all students Bartness--Brooke (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 100:9, p.1	9/30/2003	UNI Financial Aid office, Counseling Center, Department of Residence, Iowa State Extension Office, and John Deere Community Credit Union are sponsoring week of advice for whatever money situation students may be in.
22	UNI to mark national Credit Education Week Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	9/29/2003	Lecture on credit responsibility to be held October 1, in Sabin 102.
23	Ignorance about credit cards contributes to rising bankruptcies Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.2	9/2/2003	Personal bankruptcies at an all-time high this year; weak understanding of credit card usage believed to be the culprit.
24	Seminar slated to get students out of 'plastic prison' Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 99:32, p.4	1/31/2003	Department of Residence and UNI Parents Association will sponsor as three part seminar on financial management entitled "Avoid Plastic Prison."
25	Mini cards major problem Northern Iowan 99:24, p.7	11/22/2002	Discusses the dangers of key chain credit cards.
26	Fiscal irresponsibility causes increase in bankruptcies, says UNI economist Public Relations News Release 2002:214, p.1	11/20/2002	Lois Lindell believes credit cards play a major role in the increase of bankruptcies.
27	Cost of convenience creates indentured students; credit cards become quick stumbling blocks for college students Hammitt-- Katie Ruth (Class of 2005) Northern Iowan 99:2, p.1	9/6/2002	Students speak on the dangers of credit cards.
28	Student voices Northern Iowan 99:2, p.17	9/6/2002	Students respond to the question: What are you doing to get out of credit card debt?; photo.
29	College graduates' debt increasing exponentially Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 98:29, p.1	1/18/2002	Explores student credit card debt and offers suggestions for getting out of debt.
30	Credit education class to be offered through UNI program Public Relations News Release 2001:195, p.1	11/6/2001	"Clean Up Your Credit" will be presented by the UNI Regional Business Center and the Consumer Credit Counseling Services of N.E. Iowa, on Nov. 27.
31	David Duncan and Bonnie Litwiller Campus News Network 11:23, p.Insert 1	7/17/2001	Published an article on credit card debt.
32	Don't sink under credit debt Northern Iowan 97:45, p.7	3/23/2001	Discusses the impact that a new bill dealing with credit card debt would have on college students.
33	College students accumulating credit card debt Public Relations News Release 2000:307, p.1	3/19/2001	Arthur Cox will offer advice for college students on the use of credit cards.
34	Lawmakers seek to educate about credit Scudder--Jeffrey (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 97:4, p.4	9/8/2000	Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller encourages students to think about not obtaining credit cards if they already have substantial student loans to pay off; photo.
35	Establishing solid credit can be painful for college students Alesch--Amy (Class of 1999) Northern Iowan 96:1, p.6	8/27/1999	Comments on importance of using credit cards responsibly.
36	Furby might make up for credit card mess Chandler--Nathan Northern Iowan 95:52, p.7	4/20/1999	Columnist has suffered because his credit cards were stolen from the mail.
37	Student credit card dangers Eischen--Megan M. (Class of 2001) Northern Iowan 95:2, p.13	9/1/1998	Tips for credit card use.
38	Cut up the plastic! Northern Iowan 94:40, p.5	2/27/1998	Editorial comments on an Iowa State professor's study on college students and credit cards.
39	The Riot Act Greene--James (Class of 2001) Northern Iowan 94:40, p.9	2/27/1998	Sign up for a credit card and get a free bag of candy.
40	Safe credit card use, lower bills Stoffel--Jason P. Northern Iowan 94:35, p.11	2/10/1998	Students should use credit cards wisely.
41	Credit card addiction hazardous to students Stoffel--Jason P. Northern Iowan 94:32, p.10	1/30/1998	Students with credit cards need to manage their cards and resulting debts wisely.
42	Stemming the tide of rising credit card delinquencies Public Relations News Release 1997:87, p.1	10/23/1997	UNI Assistant Professor of Finance Eileen St. Pierre states consumers need to take responsibility for managing their credit cards wisely.
43	I'll take a burger and fries, and put it on my credit card Public Relations News Release 1996:471, p.1	7/15/1997	Professor McCormick discusses the next step in credit card use; within the fast food industry.
44	To charge or not to charge Boyd--Michele L. (Class of 1994) Northern Edition 2:17, p.17	8/31/1994	Student's experience with credit cards.
45	"Credit card cycle" affects students Hines--Lori Northern Iowan 90:49, p.3	4/5/1994	Students tell how they use their credit cards.
46	Students score low on credit card test Potter--James Erik (Class of 1994) Northern Iowan 90:12, p.3	10/8/1993	Local bank explains policies.
47	The future of plastic: less credit, more debit. Public Relations News Release 1991:435, p.1	3/2/1992	Frank Thompson predicts increased popularity of the debit card in the next decade.
48	"Can Citibank accept a salad shooter or a chia pet as my payment?" Public Relations News Release 1991:336, p.1	1/27/1992	FrankThompson suggests addressing holiday debt problems by paying the creditor charging the most interest first.
49	Is the American dream made of plastic? Public Relations News Release 1991:262, p.1	12/9/1991	Phil Murray states that if Congress passes a law that puts a cap on credit card interest rates, millions of creditworthy consumers will have their cards cancelled.
50	Plastic plastic everywhere--are we creating a cashless society? Public Relations News Release 1990:696, p.1	8/12/1991	Credit card use is on the rise due to ease of use and security of transactions.

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