(NECN) - Financial help during a layoff, and keeping good credit are some of the top issues viewers asked on Tuesday.
Sam in Boston: I lost my job in end of 2008 and my wife's contract abruptly ended last month. With the low current interest rates, we thought of refinancing or modifying our mortgage and approached a few lenders with no success. With both of us out of work can we get some sort of help?
Jean in Canton: Are credit cards allowed to increase the interest rate on their special transfer offers? I have two cards that I transferred higher balances to on a special offer and now these companies are raising the rate. Should I transfer these balances to another card offering a lower rate?
Helen in Boston: My husband and I have quite a few credit cards with no balances. I never use mine, but I'm afraid to close them because I hear that could lower my credit score. On the other hand, I'm concerned that leaving extra cards open is an identity theft risk. What should we do?
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