This week's top story: Heavy Facebook use linked to high card debt

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics October 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 Study: Heavy Facebook use linked to higher debt A pair of U.S. marketing professors say they have found a relationship between time spent on Facebook and lower credit scores, higher credit card debt and bigger waistlines. More...  CFPB opens complaint system for credit reports On Oct. 22, the federal watchdog began accepting consumer complaints related to disputes with both big and small credit bureaus. More...  4 ways your credit card can boost happiness If your credit card doesn't make you happy, you're not doing it right, says new research. So forget the big-screen TV; go for experiences. More...  Stores launch layaway plans with an early rush Layaway payment plans, reborn in the recession, are retaining their popularity and coming back early, though consumers should be wary of the fees. More...  Expert credit card advice Can you be sued for using, signing ex's credit card? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad An ex-wife is saddled with the card debt that caused her divorce, but now her ex wants to sue her for using his credit cards. More...  Is son's home at risk if co-signer mom is sued? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A mom co-signed for her son's home loan, but now she's being sued for card debt. Is her son's house in jeopardy? More...  Can you really afford to pay off old debt? 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner From the perspective of your credit report, paying off old debt is great, but not if it depletes your ability to pay other bills. More...  Numbers don't lie: Social Security's condition dire 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman There are plenty of solutions, but U.S. demographics and the law don't lie: Without changes, Social Security will go broke. More...  More credit card news Fed: No rate changes until 2015 If you're still several months away from being able to afford a down payment on a house or replace your aging car, relax. More...  Basic frequent flier perks shrinking Airlines are now more interested in luring us to higher-level "elite" status, so they're taking goodies away from base-level frequent flier programs. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 10-26-2012) National Average   15.00% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.62% Cash Back   14.47% Reward   14.84% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% 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 © 2012 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: Why the credit report dispute process is broken

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics October 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 Disputing errors on credit reports: A broken process By law, credit bureaus are required to investigate credit report errors -- and fix them. But an investigation by CreditCards.com shows the process is broken. More...  Feds soften credit card rules for stay-at-home parents A rule intended to keep credit cards away from irresponsible youths had also prevented stay-at-home parents from getting them. More...  Don't break the bank for beauty Getting gorgeous is no frugal feat. While celebrities have deep pockets for tucks and tweaks, what's the average Josephine to do? More...  4 ways your signature can cause financial trouble Chances are your spouse won't bust you for signing your name on a purchase using his card, but it's still illegal. More...  Expert credit card advice Don't hide bankruptcy from spouse 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad When one spouse files for bankruptcy, the other spouse could still be on the financial hook. More...  3 reasons you can't get credit after bankruptcy 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg After bankruptcy, getting credit can be tricky if you still have certain debts, aren't earning enough or apply with the wrong bank. More...  Authorized users don't have to pay up 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner If you're an authorized user on your ex's card, you're not legally liable to the card issuer, but the ex could sue you for repayment. More...  Cheap ways to keep flier miles active 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Spending a $1.29 per song at the iTunes store is one cheap way to keep your miles active. There are plenty of others. More...  Credit card videos and blogs Rate survey: Card interest rates stuck at 15% Credit card interest rates remained at 15 percent Wednesday, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report. More...  Blog: Walmart + AmEx = Bluebird American Express and Wal-Mart have announced a new, practically fee-free, prepaid card called Bluebird. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 10-19-2012) National Average   15.00% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.62% Cash Back   14.47% Reward   14.84% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% 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 © 2012 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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