Credit card loans outstanding fell 10% last year and promise to fall further as consumers repay debt, lending standards tighten and the new federal law cuts the profitability of credit card lending.

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If you know you will need to carry a balance in order to repay your current debt or anticipated spending, consider a low interest rate credit card.

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