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This week's top story: Meet fee-fighting vigilante Molly Katchpole

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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... 
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