This week's top story: What's NOT covered by the card law

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics February 23, 2010 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   CreditCards.com's weekly newsletter features the latest consumer information and updates from the industry's leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories What's NOT covered by the credit card reform law Despite a sweeping credit card law that adds protections for consumers, card issuers will still largely remain free to set the terms of your account in crucial areas such as interest rates and fees. More...  White House answers credit card questions Austan Goolsbee, an economist and White House credit card expert, answered consumer questions about the new credit card reform law during a live town hall webcast on CreditCards.com. More...  Cost of bad-credit plastic rising due to reform law Credit card reform means big changes for those with bad credit. Subprime credit will still be available, but it will be more expensive and harder to find. More...  College card marketing deals to be revealed Card reform requires disclosure of once-secret and lucrative deals where colleges profited from card issuers that marketed their wares to students, alumni. More...  Expert credit card advice Yes, you can be sued for credit card nonpayment 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort Not paying your credit card accounts results in late fees, higher APRs, debt collectors and, eventually, a lawsuit. More...  Want to avoid rate hike pain? Don't carry a balance 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg The best way to deal with a looming credit card interest rate hike is to make it a practice to pay off your balances in full. More...  Tips for rebuilding credit after divorce 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A disabled domestic violence survivor and divorcee not only needs to rebuild her life, but also her credit. More...  Business blunders can mar personal credit report 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Business mistakes shouldn't impact your personal credit -- unless you've provided your personal guarantee. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog The credit card fraud detection conundrum Merchants are not required to demand identification for a credit card sale, but then consumers get mad at cashiers for not doing due diligence. More...  Emily's list: Winter Olympics edition In honor of the 2010 Winter Olympics, read a roundup of medal-deserving personal finance blog posts from the past week. More...  Low interest credit card Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards Credit card rate report (as of 2-23-2010) National Average   14.29% Business   11.32% Low Interest   12.23% Balance Transfer   12.72% Cash Back   12.61% Rewards   14.03% Bad Credit   24.86% Airline   14.80% Student   14.80% Instant Approval   18.41% Personal finance tools Credit card calculators Credit card finder Shop by profile Privacy resources Credit score estimator Best credit cards Search by card type Low interest Balance transfer 0% APR credit cards Instant approval cards Reward credit cards Cash back credit cards Airline credit cards Business credit cards Student credit cards Prepaid and debit cards Credit card specials Stay connected Follow us on Twitter! Become a fan! RSS news feeds Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail specifically requested by our subscribers. If you have any questions or concerns, or think there is an error with your subscription, please write us at newsletter@creditcards.com. We offer two different ways to unsubscribe: 1. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2009 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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Special edition: Online card reform town hall meeting with the White House

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics February 22, 2010 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   CreditCards.com's weekly newsletter features the latest consumer information and updates from the industry's leading source of credit card news.   Reminder! CreditCards.com to host live chat with the White House today at 2 p.m. EST   White House to answer questions about CARD Act President Obama's top credit card expert, Austan Goolsbee, will answer consumers' questions about the new card law during a live online town hall meeting at 2 p.m. EST, as major provisions of the law take effect today. More... Submit your questions here.  New card era begins as reform kicks in It's a new day for credit cards. As of today, new consumer protections within the Credit CARD Act of 2009 take effect. More...  Poll: Few understand what card reform holds Many are unaware of the most important elements of the new card rules. Worse, they have erroneous assumptions about what the rules do address. More...  Join us! Submit your questions now...   Credit card reform law Ask the White House Credit card rate report (as of 2-22-2010) National Average   14.14% Business   11.32% Low Interest   12.17% Balance Transfer   12.72% Cash Back   12.54% Rewards   13.76% Bad Credit   24.86% Airline   14.17% Student   14.47% Instant Approval   18.41% Search by card type Low interest Balance transfer 0% APR credit cards Instant approval cards Reward credit cards Cash back credit cards Airline credit cards Business credit cards Student credit cards Prepaid and debit cards Credit card specials Stay connected Follow us on Twitter! Become a fan! RSS news feeds Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail specifically requested by our subscribers. If you have any questions or concerns, or think there is an error with your subscription, please write us at newsletter@creditcards.com. We offer two different ways to unsubscribe: 1. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2009 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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