This week's top story: U.S. workers offered post-debt crisis help

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 27, 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 U.S. workers offered post-debt crisis help Banks and credit unions that cater to federal employees are beginning to offer aid to their account holders should the U.S. fail to reach a debt ceiling deal and have to stop paying its workers. More...  Fed sets new rules for debt collection after death Contacting relatives of deceased debtors is OK, new federal guidelines say, but debt collectors must be transparent about what they want. More...  New financial watchdog debuts complaint website The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is open for business and launched a website to collect consumer credit card complaints. More...  What reality TV teaches us about credit and spending A slew of reality shows aim to address our collective interest in all things financial, from saving money to turning our clutter into cash. More...  Expert credit card advice Credit history reporting varies by issuer 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon Getting a credit history can be tricky, especially if you're not the primary credit card account holder. More...  How to deal with debt limit meltdown 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad The threat of suspended payments as a result of the current U.S. budget stalemate causes panic. More...  How to figure out how much rent you can afford 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Renting? Spend no more than 33 percent of your after-tax income on housing or else you might have to cut elsewhere. More...  How to get your foot in the door to credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Young, educated and debt-free, a reader keeps getting turned down for a credit card and wants to know how to get her credit started. More...  More credit card news Checking out the CFPB's new complaint site Senior Reporter Connie Prater examines the debut of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website. More...  Lose friends, save money by 'liking' AmEx? Managing Editor Julie Sherrier questions the new AmEx "Link, Like, Love" social media campaign. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-27-2011) National Average   14.88% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   14.16% Reward   14.50% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.31% 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: New consumer watchdog agency opens Thursday

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 20, 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 New financial protection watchdog opens Thursday A new federal agency charged with protecting consumers from unfair financial products debuts July 21, but it's a watchdog some want to keep on a short leash. More... PLUS: What the new consumer protection agency can do, Obama nominates Richard Cordray as new agency chief  15-minute fixes for your credit score Spending just 15 minutes on these expert tips can give your credit score anything from a minor bump to a major boost. More...  Bankruptcy filings march downward Ironically, this dip in filings is not necessarily a sign of economic recovery. It may just mean that people are just too broke to file. More...  BofA settles overdraft suit; consumers to benefit Ten million bank customers may see free money -- actually their own money returning to them -- from overdraft lawsuit settlements. More...  Expert credit card advice Why closing your oldest card can be a bad idea 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon Want to close an old card and get a newer, cheaper one? You may be doing yourself -- and your credit score -- a disservice. More...  Duped by son, mom stuck with $20,000 debt 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad What is a 76-year-old mom to do when she co-signs on plastic and a car loan for her adult son and then he files for bankruptcy? More...  How much can collectors take from your paycheck? 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg If you have a deal with a debt collector to withdraw a set amount from your bank account, the collector can't take a penny more. More...  The path to good credit after college 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Follow these four lessons on how to build a great credit profile after you graduate from college. More...  More credit card news How to get a refund after your airfare drops You book your flight early and then the price plummets. But new services have sprung up to help you recoup the cost difference. More...  Get out of debt smartphone apps Forget the spreadsheets! Sticking to a budget may not be fun, but using a smartphone app to manage your money is. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-20-2011) National Average   14.89% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   14.16% Reward   14.51% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.31% 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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