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This week's top story: Card issuers must 'cure' penalty interest rates

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Top credit card stories

Credit card issuers required to 'cure' penalty rates
Socked with a sky-high penalty APR after missing a couple of payments? New federal rules give you a chance to get your old interest rate back. More... 
Why we fall for these 5 credit card urban legends
A secret way to ditch debt, the collector who wants $0 and battling Osama with your card -- why these 5 urban legends appeal to us. More... 
Carole and Don Carroll: Debt-free after 30 years
The Carrolls once balanced $88,000 on more than 12 credit cards. Now they are debt free and honored for their efforts. More... 
Parents who steal their kids' identities
It's a crime that can go undetected for years and appears to be happened more often. How do you detect, fix identity theft by a parent? More... 
Expert credit card advice

Use caution when assuming another's debts
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
A reader wants to transfer her partner's card debt to her card. Our expert outlines the risks she's taking on. More...
 
Canceled cards don't leave your credit report quickly
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
Closing an old card will get it removed from your credit report -- eventually -- but that's not necessarily good for your credit.
More...
 
Tackle card fraud fast, no matter who's to blame
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A student's credit was ruined when her parents stole her identity and ran up debts. Now collectors are calling.
More...
 
There's no easy way to make debt disappear
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A couple facing wage garnishment wants to know where to turn to get rid of debt. Our expert warns against debt elimination scams.
More...
 
More credit card news

Consumer card debt sees 24th straight drop
Consumer credit card debt has now fallen for two full years, says data released last Thursday by the Fed. More... 
Video: 4 ways to know if it's time for a new credit card
Is it time to trade your old credit card for a new one? Here are four questions to ask to help you find out. More... 
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Bad Credit   21.04%
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