Tuesday, May 11, 2010

This week's top story: Consumers still shedding card debt

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Consumers shed card debt for 18 straight months
Even as the economy shows positive signs, consumers aren't pulling out their plastic just yet, according to figures from the Federal Reserve. Roughly $2,278 in credit card debt has been paid off (or charged off) per average U.S. household. More... 
Miss our live chat with Experian? Here's the replay
On May 6, Experian's Rod Griffin sat down with CreditCards.com to answer viewer questions on credit scoring and reporting. Here's what you missed. More... 
How to rent a home when you have bad credit
With the recession and high vacancy rates, these tips can help you to persuade rental managers to overlook your credit mishaps. More... 
Teaching kids good money habits by example
You can tell your children whatever you want about money, but what they see you doing with it makes a lasting impression. More... 
Expert credit card advice

Minimum payments don't always go to high balances
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
If you only pay the minimum payment on a card, the new law doesn't cover how the issuer applies that payment . More...
 
5 steps to tackling debt while unemployed
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader is jobless, deep in debt and desperate. These five tips can help her get back on track.
More...
 
Even in bankruptcy, ex must pay alimony
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A reader asks: If her ex-husband files for bankruptcy, will her spousal support go away?
More...
 
Denied a loan? Look to your credit report for answers
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
A reader wondering why he was rejected for a credit card should turn to his credit report to understand why.
More...
 
More credit card news

Alleged terror plot paid for with cash
Faisal Shahzad's alleged Times Square car bomb plot was apparently an all-cash operation. More... 
Credit card interest APRs fall for 4th week in a row
The latest data on APRs marks the longest fall since CreditCards.com began tracking rates in 2007. More... 
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Credit card rate report
(as of 5-11-2010)
National Average   14.12%
Business   12.96%
Low Interest   12.11%
Balance Transfer   12.75%
Cash Back   12.57%
Rewards   14.29%
Bad Credit   18.87%
Airline   14.43%
Student   13.77%
Instant Approval   15.99%

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