This week's top story: Online shoppers turn to alternative payment forms

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 9, 2010 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 industry's leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories Online shoppers turn their backs on credit cards The poor economy and consumers' growing aversion to carrying large credit card balances may be why alternative forms of payment gain use online. More...  Fed proposes rules to limit credit card fees Credit card fees would have to be "reasonable" and inactivity fees would be banned under new rules proposed by the Federal Reserve. More...  Consumer debt rises for first time in a year Americans' overall debt level grew in January, even as they continued to shed their credit card balances. More...  Avoid rental car insurance traps with this checklist It used to be wise to always decline costly additional insurance policies offered by car rental agencies. But things have changed. More...  Expert credit card advice Forgiven debt resurfaces at tax time 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort If you receive a Form 1099-C for a forgiven debt you don't recall having, clear it up fast or you'll have to declare it as income. More...  3 ways to rebuild your credit after wage garnishment 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg On-time payments made via wage garnishment won't boost your credit score, but you can take steps to improve your standing. More...  Best use for inheritance: pay debt or create savings? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader inherits money and wants to be debt free, but wonders if it wouldn't be smarter to put that cash toward retirement. More...  When refinancing, closing cards can cost you 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon When considering a home refinancing, experts say the last thing you should do is close any credit card accounts. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog SNL all-stars take on consumer protection Consumer protection brings together an all-star cast of "Saturday Night Live" ex-president doppelgangers. More...  ID theft: Young, savvy and vulnerable Guest blogger Nicholas Farina warns young adults of revealing too much personal informaion when social networking. More...  Popular cash back card Chase Freedom credit card Credit card rate report (as of 3-9-2010) National Average   14.39% Business   11.70% Low Interest   12.38% Balance Transfer   12.71% Cash Back   12.61% Rewards   14.82% Bad Credit   21.14% Airline   14.37% Student   14.61% Instant Approval   18.41% 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 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 CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2010 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: New right to contest bad credit report data

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 2, 2010 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 industry's leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories Credit report error? Take it up with the merchant Starting this summer, if a merchant puts inaccurate information on your credit report, you can force them to investigate the problem. But you have to do it right. More...  APRs surge higher as card reform arrives Banks jacked interest rates to record levels, getting in their final licks against consumers ahead of the new credit card regulations. More...  Credit card foreign transaction fees going up As some card issuers have increased their foreign exchange fees, find out how much using your credit and debit cards will ultimately cost. More...  New rules aim to rein in 'free' credit report firms The FTC issues new rules forcing those offering not-really-free credit reports to disclose prominently that they're not really free. More...  Expert credit card advice CARD Act won't prevent annual fees for your plastic 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort As card issuers struggle to recoup revenue, many are instituting annual fees. The good news: Your APR is protected. More...  5 steps to clear a minor of illegal credit card debt 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A grandparent wants to know how she can make sure her grandson isn't liable for card debt his mom charged in his name. More...  Protecting the elderly from credit card collectors 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Credit card terms and conditions can get perplexing for the elderly who suffer from dementia. Here's how to help. More...  Sharing a roof doesn't mean sharing a bankruptcy 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Adult children who share an address with a parent don't need to share credit score damage when that parent files for bankruptcy. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog PF Carnival: March is the month for... what? Enjoy this week's best of personal finance blogs, based on "Chase's Calendar of Events." More...  Cartoon: New card law puts on a happy face Of all the commentary on the new credit card law, our blogger thinks this cartoon by Joe Heller of the Green Bay Press-Gazette is the most succinct. More...  Popular cash back card Chase Freedom credit card Credit card rate report (as of 3-2-2010) National Average   14.62% Business   11.32% Low Interest   12.23% Balance Transfer   12.64% Cash Back   12.61% Rewards   14.42% Bad Credit   25.99% Airline   14.37% Student   14.61% Instant Approval   18.41% 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 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 CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2010 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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