This week's top story: Nontraditional ways to get financial help

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics May 24, 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 Nontraditional ways to seek financial guidance At the end of your rope with money issues? Maybe you should turn to a psychic, hypnotist or kinesiologist to help you work through your hurdles. More...  Charge your share of the national debt? Think your credit card debt is bad enough already? Try tacking on your share of the U.S. national debt with this calculator. More...  Layaway gets a new digital life During the recession, the old-fashioned concept of layaway came roaring back to life. Now, as with so many things, it's gone online. More...  5 mental money traps to avoid Experts identify these five mindsets that can hinder your progress toward a debt-free life. More...  Expert credit card advice How court judgments impact credit scores 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A reader facing a lawsuit after a car accident needs to protect herself from the credit score impact from any resulting judgment. More...  Years of caregiving can land you in debt 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader spent 12 years caring for her mom and now faces mounting debt, no money and no job. Is bankruptcy the answer? More...  Debunking wage garnishment myths 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg A reader in default on student loans heard, wrongly, that making any size payment prevents garnishment. More...  Digging out of the depths of divorce debt 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Post-divorce debt is common. But when you're too depressed to deal with it, asking for help is your first priority. More...  More credit card news Law school: Is my dream worth the debt? Blogger Cara Henis questions the logic of taking on $150,000 to pay for her legal education. More...  Costly Smurfberries can eat up parents' wallets iPhone's Smurf app catches grief for kids' ability to rack up charges for expensive Smurfberries. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 5-24-2011) National Average   14.85% Business   13.07% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.82% Cash Back   13.91% Rewards   14.43% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.24% Student   13.77% 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: How wage garnishment works, how to avoid it

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics May 17, 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 How wage garnishment works -- and how to avoid it When facing card debt that can't readily be paid, the best plan of action is to act early, speak to creditors, reach a payment arrangement and stick to your repayment plan or face garnishment. More...  Report: 2 years after card reform, fees, rates stabilize Despite dire predictions prior to the CARD Act, credit card interest rates and fees have stabilized, according to the Pew Safe Credit Cards Project. More...  6 purchases you should always charge on your card There are times you shouldn't charge, but sometimes a credit card's features can save you a load of grief. More...  How to handle financial windfalls While a surprise cash infusion is almost always welcome, it raises questions about the most effective ways to use those funds. More...  Expert credit card advice Settling old debt won't get it off your credit report 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A reader wants to get delinquent debt off his credit report, but unless the debt isn't his, it will stay there for seven years. More...  Seek help quickly for unexpected medical bills 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad After being mugged, an uninsured reader is socked with an ambulance bill she can't afford. Ignoring it will only make things worse. More...  Protect your info from email phishing attacks 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg Scammers are after your personal information. Armed with these tips, you won't make heisting your bank accounts easy for them. More...  Are credit protection plans worth the cost? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Ever heard someone say, "My credit protection plan was a lifesaver"? Neither has our expert, who is leery of the plans. More...  More credit card news Credit card limits jump for 1st time since 2008 For the first time since the economic crisis began, consumer credit card limits are increasing, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. More...  Egos soothed when buying on plastic Feeling down? Researchers say that retail therapy with plastic is better than spending cash to soothe your soul. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 5-17-2011) National Average   14.83% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.76% Cash Back   13.91% Rewards   14.40% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.24% Student   13.77% 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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