This week's top story: Why we're not rational when paying off debts

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics January 26, 2012 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 Why aren't we more rational when paying off debts? A surprising academic study sheds new light on why smart people make dumb moves when paying down their debts. More...  How to shape up finances in 12 months All 12 months of a fresh new year mean 12 opportunities to get your credit shaped up and your budgeting under control. More...  Love, money and the choices women make "Dating Our Money" author Leslie Greenman urges women to make more savvy choices in both personal finance and in love. More...  Rein in spending with yearly card summary Learn how to use your credit card's year-end report as a treasure map to see where your cash is going and then do some financial fine-tuning. More...  Expert credit card advice Do you marry someone who has big debt? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad He may be Prince Charming, but marrying someone with a lot of debt can put a serious crimp in your ability to plan for the future. More...  What happens when you're sued over card debt 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg If a court summons over an unpaid debt arrives, the worst thing to do is ignore it. If you don't show up, they'll win by default. More...  To discharge student loans, prove hardship 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner Want to file bankruptcy and wash your hands of that troublesome student loan? Our expert says that it's not that easy. More...  Which cash back card is the best for you? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy One percent cash back for buying this, 5 percent back if you buy that. How do you figure out which cash back card is right for you? More...  More credit card news Infographic: More cards and more delinquencies? Prediction: The next six months will likely see more people becoming delinquent with their credit -- and seeking more credit at the same time. More...  Fed to leave interest rates unchanged until 2014 In order to protect the fragile growth of the U.S. economy, the Fed decided to leave interest rates alone for the next three years. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 1-26-2011) National Average   14.95% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.71% Cash Back   14.61% Reward   14.78% Bad Credit   23.41% Airline   14.54% Student   13.77% Instant Approval   15.49% 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: Meet fee-fighting vigilante Molly Katchpole

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics January 19, 2012 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 Meet fee-fighting vigilante Molly Katchpole Molly Katchpole is the young activist who was the force behind the petition that helped kill Bank of America's short-lived debit card fee and, most recently, the Verizon bill payment fee. More...  2012 balance transfer survey shows offers improving CreditCards.com's annual survey of balance transfer cards show increasingly longer zero percent periods, but with higher balance transfer fees. More...  Bankruptcy filings begin to fall Bankruptcies reversed course in 2011, but it's not just due to debt aversion. We may just be running out of people who benefit from filing. More...  Survey: Consumers paying more than minimum A CreditCards.com survey of minimum payment policies finds issuers' rules haven't changed much, but cardholders still pay more. More...  Expert credit card advice Can debt collectors threaten to arrest you? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a debt collector threatens to throw you in jail, it's time to read him your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. More...  How settled card accounts impact your credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Settling a delinquent account for less than you owe may be good for your wallet, but not so good for your credit reports. More...  Getting a mortgage? Don't close that card 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner If you're considering getting a mortgage, you don't want the hit on your credit score that closing accounts would cause. More...  The benefits of being an elite frequent flier 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Airlines have made it easier to get miles without ever flying, but those who earn miles the old-fashioned way get special perks. More...  More credit card news Which card would Mr. Spock pay off first? Guest blogger Rob Berger uses Star Trek analogies to explore the psychology of paying off debt. More...  App fail: donating rewards to Facebook friends Blogger Connie Prater's experiment with Citi's ThankYou rewards-sharing Facebook app falls flat. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 1-19-2011) National Average   14.95% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.71% Cash Back   14.61% Reward   14.78% Bad Credit   23.41% Airline   14.54% Student   13.77% Instant Approval   15.49% 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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