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Weekly newsletter: May 29, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice 4 ways crooks cash in on your personal data You've heard about data thieves, but have you wondered what they do with your info once they've stolen it? Here's how crooks convert your details into their cash ... More 6 fears that keep people from financial advice Nearly half of Americans don't know who to trust for financial advice. Here are some wise ways to get over that and other fears ... More FTC calls for data broker regulation Report details labels applied to consumers based on habits, health or income, including Rural Everlasting, Truckin' & Stylin' or Plus-Size Apparel  ... More 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Billed before credit card is activated? ID theft danger! If you receive a credit card statement before you received and activated the card, you need to act quickly  ... More 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Mom opened accounts in my name, left a mess Fraud, even by a family member, is a crime you should report to start salvaging your credit ... More 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Move beyond the starter card with a personal loan A perfect payment record on a starter credit card won't earn you great rewards. Try a personal loan instead ... More Taking charge blog Rate Report Consumer financial protection agency answers critics with results Without referring to the political battle going on around it, the CFPB's report on its supervisory activity demonstrates the need for a cop on the consumer financial beat  ... More Is Google a credit reporting agency? Creditors may not be able to see on your traditional credit report what you did more than 10 years ago. But there's nothing stopping them from looking you up online... More Credit card rate report As of 5/29/2014 National Average 15.01% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.64% Business 12.80% Student 13.27% Cash Back 14.91% Reward 14.97% Airline 15.30% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 28.00% You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail, 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. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link.

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Top story: CFPB: Credit scores for medical debt are unfair

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Weekly newsletter: May 22, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice CFPB: Credit scores for medical debt are unfair A study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds that medical debt collection weighs too heavily on people's credit scores ... More Survey: Lack of education goes with credit card debt Households without credit card debt tend to be more educated than those with credit card debt, according to a study by a public policy organization Demos ... More How to stop sending mixed money messages to your kids A substantial number of parents admit to bribing their kids for good behavior or "borrowing" from their piggy banks. Here's how to set a better example  ... More 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Lower credit limit surprise nearly spoils a sale The checkout counter is a bad place to find out your card's credit limit has dropped. Good payment habits prevent such surprises  ... More 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Law caps service members' rates on old debt, not new Put down the credit card, soldier. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act lowers interest rates only on balances incurred before going on active duty ... More 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Get that debt settlement offer in writing An offer to settle old debt for a tenth of what's owed may sound good, but get it in writing, and make sure you understand the consequences ... More Taking charge blog Rate Report ZIP codes prevent pay-at-the-pump fraud Ever wonder why you have to enter your ZIP code to pay for gas at the pump? It may seem like a random request, but there is a purpose and it's for your own good  ... More College graduates less likely to be trapped by credit card debt If you're thinking about skipping college to avoid debt, you may want to think twice. College graduates are less likely to become mired in high-interest credit card debt ... More Credit card rate report As of 5/22/2014 National Average 15.01% Business 12.80% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.64% Cash Back 14.91% Reward 14.97% Bad Credit 22.73% Airline 15.30% Student 13.27% Instant Approval 28.00% You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail, 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. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link.

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