This week's top story: FTC privacy report takes on data miners

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 29, 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 FTC privacy report takes on data miners Taking a cue from safeguards already in place for credit card holders, the Federal Trade Commission is proposing rules and business "best practices" intended to shield and fortify Americans' privacy. More...  Tax ID theft skyrockets; thieves feast on refunds Taxpayers are having hundreds of millions -- or perhaps billions -- of dollars in tax refunds swiped by crooks who file fraudulent tax returns. More...  Wide APR ranges make it tough to comparison shop Some card offers have such wide APR ranges it's impossible to tell which rate you'll get and whether it's a good deal until the card arrives. More...  Do kids need a financial coach? Soccer coach? Sure. Algebra tutor? No problem. But what about hiring a coach to teach your kid valuable money skills? More...  Expert credit card advice Not all issuers work with you when things get tough 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If you need help getting your card payments reduced for a while, be prepared to get different answers from your card issuers. More...  How to move student loans out of default 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Hollywood is missing out on a horror movie: Student loans gone bad. Getting defaulted loans back on track can drive you mad. More...  When authorized users go wild 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner When an authorized user runs up debt or doesn't make payments, the card's primary holder can take a credit hit. But all is not lost. More...  When is a rewards card fee-worthy? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy If you're wondering whether it's smart to pay an annual fee with that new rewards card, a little bit of math can help clear things up. More...  More credit card news What's the matter with 20-somethings? Twenty-something blogger Kelly Dilworth compares her financial situation against a hotly debated New York Times article. More...  Do huge student loans make sense anymore? Senior Writer Connie Prater just paid off her student loans, but questions whether the high cost of higher education is worth it. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 3-28-2012) National Average   15.00% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.60% Cash Back   14.45% Reward   14.83% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% 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: 7 times it's OK to check someone else's credit

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 22, 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 7 times when it's OK to check someone's credit report Is it ever OK to pull someone else's credit file? You can if you suspect fraud or even infidelity, but you have to obey the rules. More...  College ID/debit cards stir controversy Two years after the CARD Act, banks are stilll on campus, luring new customers with college ID cards that double as debit cards. More...  Lost your card? Want it fast? Expect to pay Our survey of credit card replacement policies shows a few banks now charge to replace cards. Most charge extra if you're in a rush. More...  Student loan debt: the next time bomb? Today's college graduates are hitting the market with more debt and fewer jobs, setting up the prospect of another delinquency disaster. More...  Expert credit card advice Rebuilding credit doesn't mean going back into debt 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A couple recovering from financial disaster wants to know the best way to go about building up their lackluster credit scores. More...  After bankruptcy, will banks lend to you again? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A series of unfortunate events can suddenly lead to bankruptcy, but is the hit to your credit one that marks you for life? More...  How big purchases impact credit scores 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner If you make a big purchase that absorbs most of your credit limit, your credit can take a hit -- even if you pay it off fairly rapidly. More...  Who owns miles from corporate credit card? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy The company pays, the employee flies. Who owns the miles? Neither party will end up empty-handed. More...  More credit card news Federal watchdog to issuers: We're watching you The new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the CARD Act has worked, but more may need to be done. More...  Video: Is it time for a new credit card? Just because a credit card worked for you five years ago doesn't mean it's a good fit for your lifestyle today. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 3-15-2012) National Average   15.00% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.60% Cash Back   14.45% Reward   14.83% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% 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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