This week's top story: True debt collection horror tales

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics June 28, 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 True debt collection horror tales Even a polite call from a debt collector could ruin your day -- but imagine if a collector called you names, swore at you, stalked you on Facebook or even threatened to kill your dog. More...  U.S. traveler's 2012 guide to chip-and-PIN cards Traveling overseas may cause a hassle for you and your wallet if you don't have an EMV smart card instead of the traditional magnetic stripe card. More...  How not to get rejected for your next credit card Rejected for a new credit card? Take these steps to make sure that the next time you apply for new plastic, your chances for approval are high. More...  Infographic: Consumers shed plastic and debt American families have been ditching their credit cards -- and their debt -- since the recession began, according to a Fed survey. More...  Expert credit card advice Offsetting the impact of a canceled card 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad When an issuer surprises you by canceling your card, what steps do you have to take to make sure your credit score won't suffer? More...  Should rehabbing student loans require a fee? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Student loan in collections? If you want to start paying again, beware of collectors who want to charge you an upfront fee. More...  Ex-husband's debt drags down her credit 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner The relationship is over, but not the consequences of letting him be an authorized user on your account. What are your choices? More...  Can you transfer miles between cards? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Some card companies allow you to transfer accrued airline miles from one card to another for bonus miles. Does yours? More...  Credit card blogs Grab those teachable money moments with kids When blogger Connie Prater turned down an offer for a retail card when shopping with her teenager, her daughter asked her why. More...  Emily's list: Summer travel edition In this week's roundup of her favorite personal finance blog posts, Emily Crone features posts about saving money on summer travel. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 6-28-2012) National Average   14.92% Business   12.67% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.46% Cash Back   14.24% Reward   14.71% 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: 5 traits that can signal poor credit

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics June 21, 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 5 traits that can signal a low credit score Your sex, where you live, when you were born and certain habits all tend to correspond to how high or low your credit score is. More...  Fed agency goes public with card complaints The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is opening credit card complaints to public scrutiny for the first time. More...  What VantageScores are, how they work FICO scores may get all the attention, but your loan may be judged through its less widely used competitor, the VantageScore. More...  Feds question tribal payday lending companies Native Americans have long had rights of sovereign immunity -- but are they broad enough to cover payday lending? More...  Expert credit card advice How to fix surprise credit report errors 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad You're ready to buy a home, pull your credit reports and surprise! Loan-killing mistakes are on them. What do you do? More...  Student loan default squeezes broke mom 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg His mom co-signed his student loan, which went into default and she's now destitute. What should her son do to fix things? More...  If you're judgment-proof, should you pay? 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner An elderly couple with just Social Security and a military pension probably are untouchable by debt collectors and the courts. More...  The battle of generic versus frequent flier miles 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Airline-specific and generic travel credit cards offer and redeem travel miles differently, so learn which is best for you. More...  Credit card blogs Infographic: Credit card mail offers plunge Credit card mail offers are plummeting, according to recent data. Will the dive that began in December 2011 continue? More...  Putting our cards to the test while traveling Blogger Cynthia Drake and her husband decided to engage in a little subversive credit card test on a three-week trip. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 6-21-2012) National Average   14.92% Business   12.67% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.46% Cash Back   14.24% Reward   14.71% 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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