This week's top story: 6 myths about credit report checks by employers

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 26, 2011 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 6 myths about credit report checks by employers Are employers truly weeding out potential job applicants by pulling and checking their credit reports? The reality may surprise you. More...  How to remove an authorized user from a card If you're an authorized user on another person's credit card or added an authorized user to your card, issuers' policies vary on how to be removed. More...  How money problems show up in your dreams Money got you down? Don't be surprised if certain recurring themes show up in your dreams -- revealing increased levels of anxiety. More...  If you're deep in debt, don't go into denial The final part of our money disorder series focuses on financial denial -- when your debt anxiety is so great you mentally check out. More...  Expert credit card advice Credit card bill lost in the mail? You still have to pay 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A postal service mistake doesn't relieve you of the duty to pay your bills, but those who pay faithfully can often catch a break. More...  Threatened by a lien? Here's what to do 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a debt collector hits you with a threat to put a lien on your home, get yourself into high gear now. Here's how. More...  Deceased mom's card debt haunts son's credit report 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg He was only an authorized user on his late mother's card, but a mistake lays his mother's charged-off debt at his feet. More...  The case of the mysterious credit card balance 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader got a bill for a credit card he says he doesn't remember having. Our skeptical expert helps him unravel the mystery. More...  More credit card news Should you stash cash in a mattress? Rates are horrid, housing prices are falling, but hoarding money still isn't wise, says expert Gary Foreman. More...  Can police really trace a phone call in 60 seconds? It's a Hollywood plot device as old as the Princess phone, and the old 60-second rule is strictly firing blanks today. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-26-2011) National Average   14.67% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.18% Balance Transfer   12.78% Cash Back   13.69% Rewards   14.39% Bad Credit   23.95% Airline   14.33% Student   13.71% Instant Approval   15.99% 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 email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2011 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: What the debit card swipe fee battle means for consumers

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 19, 2011 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 What the debit card swipe fee battle means for you Bankers and merchants are fighting hard over the billions in "swipe fees" charged each time you use a debit card to buy something. But what's in it for consumers? More...  5 who funded their dreams with credit cards Yes, most say don't do it, but these people used plastic to start businesses. Find out how -- and if they would have done things differently. More...  Government shutters major online poker sites Raising the stakes in its battle against online poker, the U.S. government indicted the founders of the three largest poker websites and shut down the sites. More...  Financial rejection: when wealth is avoided Being rich is the American Dream, right? Not if you suffer from financial rejection, a disorder that prevents people from enjoying their wealth. More...  Expert credit card advice Experian aims to make credit reports more readable 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A reader asks about new language on his credit report. Our expert says it's part of a recent tweak by credit bureau Experian. More...  Co-signing with an ex is big mistake 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad An elderly divorcee co-signed on a card to help her ex-husband. Then he died, leaving her with the collection calls and debt. More...  Why families shouldn't share credit accounts 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg An adult daughter who shared a credit card with her mother wonders if she is liable for the $10,000 balance on the account. More...  How to prioritize different types of debt 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader with several types of debt can't figure which to tackle first. Our expert offers a plan to help her prioritize what she owes. More...  More credit card news Credit card debt lawsuits spike in several states Court officials in Nevada, Florida and California -- the states hardest hit by recession -- report they're seeing a parade of credit-card debt cases. More...  Theme parks, sports teams unveil payment plans Your favorite theme park or pro sports team wants you back, even if you have to pay for your fun over time. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-19-2011) National Average   14.65% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.18% Balance Transfer   12.78% Cash Back   13.41% Rewards   14.32% Bad Credit   23.95% Airline   14.33% Student   13.42% Instant Approval   15.99% 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 email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2011 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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