Tuesday, April 27, 2010

This week's top story: An interactive look at your new credit card statement

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Top credit card stories

An interactive look at your new credit card statement
New regulations forced credit card issuers to redo everyone's credit card statements. This guide will help you make sense of yours. More... 
5 key questions to ask about annual-fee cards
More credit card issuers are adding annual fees. Before you get a new card with one, do your homework to make sure the benefits are worth the cost. More... 
Politicians' credit card use stirs up trouble for parties
Party-issued cards allow politicians and operatives direct access to political funds, leading to ethical issues and salacious headlines. More... 
4 easy-to-make credit card crafts
Don't throw out that old credit card. We show you how to make earrings, a bracelet and more out of those old pieces of plastic. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Authorized users aren't liable for card debt
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Collectors trying to collect outstanding card debt from an authorized user are barking up the wrong tree. Here's what to do. More...
 
Which type of debt-help company is right for you?
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Deep in debt but not ready for bankruptcy? Consider these types of firms, but beware: Not all of these options are good for you.
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There's no easy fix when you're maxed out on credit
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
If you're young and already maxed out on credit, it's time to buckle down, pay it off and clear the path for a less stressful future.
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Can paying off a loan early hurt your credit?
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
When deciding whether to pay a loan off early, your finances -- not your FICO score -- should be your top concern.
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Blog roundup: Eyjafjallajokull edition
As the ash from the unpronounceable Icelandic volcano clears, check out the week's best personal finance blog posts.More... 
Survey: Most women say they're credit card debt-free
Lesbian sex, abortion, gay marriage and ... credit card debt. That mixed bag of hot-button topics is just a sampling of what's in Esquire's recent "Survey of American Women." More... 
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National Average   14.38%
Business   12.96%
Low Interest   12.11%
Balance Transfer   12.75%
Cash Back   12.57%
Rewards   14.47%
Bad Credit   20.32%
Airline   14.43%
Student   13.77%
Instant Approval   18.41%

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

This week's top story: How bad credit can affect your job search

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How bad credit can affect your job search
Yes, a blemished credit report can hurt your job chances, but employers consider some financial mistakes to be worse than others. Find out which ones. More... 
What your poker style says about your financial style
Do you sneak multiple peeks at your cards? Reshuffle? Stick with your gut? How you play your cards says a lot about how you handle money. More... 
The 5 basic components that make up a FICO score
While the FICO scoring system is largely a secret, the basic components of a score aren't. Here's the scoop. More... 
Bankruptcies keep climbing in 1st quarter of 2010
Bankruptcy filings rose 17 percent over a year ago, as once-available cushions of credit and home equity have vanished. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Minimum payment trickery and the Credit CARD Act
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Only money paid above the minimum payment must be applied to higher APR balances first, new rules say. More...
 
Minors bear moral responsibility for fraudulent debt
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
Legally, minors likely bear no responsibility to repay card debts, even fraudulent debts. Morally? That's a different matter.
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Too much plastic boosts financial danger
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
If you have more credit cards than you can keep track of, then it's probably time to consider closing some of those accounts.
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'Hard' inquiries have limited credit score impact
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Lenders' inquiries into a borrowers' credit history can drop a credit score, but you can minimize the damage.
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Blog roundup: A rewarding but taxing week
Now that your taxes are taken care of, read some of the best personal finance blog posts from the past week. More... 
Credit tips from top personal finance bloggers
Seven top finance bloggers share their tips for smart credit use, how to pay down debt and more. More... 
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Credit card rate report
(as of 4-20-2010)
National Average   14.42%
Business   12.96%
Low Interest   12.11%
Balance Transfer   12.81%
Cash Back   12.57%
Rewards   14.49%
Bad Credit   20.32%
Airline   14.43%
Student   14.10%
Instant Approval   18.41%

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