This week's top story: Hoarders: Buried in debt

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics October 26, 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 leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories Hoarders: Buried in debt For people who hoard, their compulsive, incessant acquiring behavior can leave their bank accounts as empty as their homes are full and their finances in total disarray. More...  Fed to close credit card application fee loophole Some card issuers had ducked a cap on fees on new accounts by charging a fee before the account was open. Not so fast, says the Fed. More...  Paying card debt trumps 2010 tax saving tips What may sound like a good tax strategy for 2010 may actually be less valuable to you than paying off credit card debt. More...  Hardship programs: Little-known relief for debtors Card issuers don't publicize them, but most have internal hardship programs for customers who have trouble paying their debts. More...  Expert credit card advice Ask for a lower credit limit? Why? 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Unless you can't control your spending, don't ask your issuer to lower your limit; you'll be lowering your credit score, too. More...  Credit card billing cycles: Learn yours 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort The CARD Act changed the rules for billing and how payments are applied; know them to avoid surprises -- and trouble. More...  The dark side of credit 'piggybacking' 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A mom laments that her money struggles are hurting her son's credit, since he's an authorized user on her card. More...  Disabled and in debt: What to do? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader who is temporarily disabled and unable to work wonders how in the world she can pay on her large debts. More...  More credit card news Just who writes checks anymore? Blogger Connie Prater wonders just who is behind a new campaign trying to preserve the precious right to write checks. More...  Posing tough credit card questions The Center for Responsible Lending is encouraging cardholders to run issuers through this handy checklist before getting a card. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 10-26-2010) National Average   14.69% Business   13.05% Low Interest   11.93% Balance Transfer   12.83% Cash Back   12.70% Rewards   14.29% Bad Credit   24.64% Airline   14.45% Student   14.49% Instant Approval   16.49% 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 © 2010 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: How to manage finances when faced with jail time

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics October 19, 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 leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories How to prepare financially before going to jail Experts say few people serving time take steps to safeguard their finances while behind bars. More... PLUS: How to send money to a prisoner AND: Ex-offenders' money woes long-lasting  Medical credit cards need warning signs With out-of-pocket medical costs skyrocketing, medical credit cards are on the rise. But do they hurt more than they help? More...  Credit card urban legends and why we believe them A magical way to erase debt, the debt collector who wants $0 and battling Osama with your plastic -- all urban legends that prey on our weaknesses. More...  Q&A with debt expert Gail Vaz-Oxlade In the mood for a debt management expert who pulls no punches yet somehow remains cheery and kind? Look no further than Gail Vaz-Oxlade. More...  Expert credit card advice How to deal with debt when an ex won't pay 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Even with a court order, getting money from a deadbeat ex isn't easy. Here are three options for making ends meet. More...  Will quickly paying off a car loan rebuild credit? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A reader asks if paying off a car loan early will rebuild her credit in time to qualify for a home purchase. More...  Ways to pay down debt on a fixed income 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader living on a fixed disability income asks for advice for paying down a sizable credit card debt. More...  Paying off joint debt brought into a marriage 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad When both partners bring substantial credit card debt into a marriage, it will take a combined, concerted effort to pay it off. More...  More credit card news Nevadans still most likely to file for bankruptcy Third quarter bankruptcy per capita figures still show Nevadans having the dubious honor of carrying the highest bankruptcy risk. More...  Credit card APRs flat despite Chase changes Interest rates on new credit card offers were unchanged this week, despite several APR changes from Chase. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 10-19-2010) National Average   14.35% Business   13.05% Low Interest   11.93% Balance Transfer   12.83% Cash Back   12.70% Rewards   14.41% Bad Credit   21.04% Airline   14.45% Student   14.49% Instant Approval   16.49% 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 © 2010 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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