This week's top story: Issuers court big spenders with big rewards

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 31, 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 Flurry of cards launched for affluent, small business New credit cards hitting the market last week underscore that card issuers are still seeing opportunities among affluent consumers, despite recent economic turmoil. More...  Buying airline miles: Is it worth the cost? The offers can be tempting: buy airline miles to boost your mileage account. But how do you know you're getting a good deal? More...  9 low-tech ways to manage money and credit Forget the apps, alerts and software. Old-fashioned ways of keeping track of how and where you spend often are the most effective. More...  Card networks launch social media contests From Yankees tickets to cash, the four major credit card networks are offering some pretty cool stuff on Facebook these days. More...  Expert credit card advice Credit bureaus differ on authorized user histories 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon It's simple to be removed as an authorized user, just don't expect that credit history to come off your credit report easily. More...  How charge-offs work and affect your credit 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman The phrase charge-off comes from the world of financial accounting, but if one happens to you, the credit damage will be substantial. More...  Set up charging rules on co-signed credit cards 'Opening Credit' expert Erica Sandberg A financially reformed mom co-signed on a card for her college-bound son, but worries that he may return her to financial ruin. More...  What to do when an ex won't pay joint debt 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Even if your divorce decree says he has to pay, the bank doesn't care and has every right to go after the co-signer for payment. More...  More credit card news Credit card tipping and tip-jar etiquette Blogger Emily Gerson ponders the tip line item on credit card receipts in fast-food and self-serve restaurants. More...  Data breach déjà vu Blogger Jeremy Simon tries to find just who is breaching his card data for the second time this year. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-31-2011) National Average   14.94% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   13.90% Reward   14.57% 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: Banks to start charging $3 debit card fee

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 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 Chase, Wells Fargo to test $3 debit card activity fee In one of the first tangible fallouts from new federal restrictions on debit card "swipe fees," Wells Fargo and other card issuers are launching test programs to charge some debit card users $3 a month for using their cards. More...  Survey: Consumers happier with their credit cards The J.D. Power and Associates credit card satisfaction survey found that customer contentment has increased for the second consecutive year. More...  New law allows $10 minimum purchases A little-noticed passage in the Wall Street reform law blesses those "$10 minimum" signs we all see at convenience stores. More...  How new credit impacts your FICO score Taking on too much new credit can hurt your FICO score, but adding new credit to an old, troubled account may actually help it. More...  Expert credit card advice How high is too high for a rewards card annual fee? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy When determining whether an annual fee is too high, the most important thing is to know your travel habits. More...  Eliminate card debt without hurting your credit 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg Closing an account after you pay it off can ding your credit, but it can be a good thing if you're tempted to charge again. More...  Weigh all costs before doing a balance transfer 'Opening Credit' expert Erica Sandberg When transferring your balance to a lower rate card, you need to do the math and have a plan before you card-hop. More...  How likely is it you'll be sued for unpaid debt? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Your chances of being sued are determined less by how much you owe than by whether creditors think they can collect. More...  More credit card news Is today's easier credit just temporary? The U.S. economy's problems could make it harder for you to get a credit card, according to one chief economist. More...  Back-to-school spending expectations differ Two new surveys reveal that back-to-school spending increases as kids age and now includes tattoos and personal grooming. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-24-2011) National Average   14.90% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   14.16% Reward   14.52% 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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