This week's top story: Issuers roll out 'do it yourself' cards

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 13, 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 leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories Issuers roll out 'do it yourself' credit cards More credit card companies are rolling out tools on the Internet that give consumers greater control of -- and choices over -- the features of their credit cards. More...  Credit card balances continue free fall in February Americans resumed their efforts to trim card balances last month, according to newly released Fed data. More...  8 crafty ways to reuse, recycle old plastic Don't want to clutter a landfill with all the plastic in your wallet? Turn your old, expired cards into clever, new creations. More...  New rules open door for free credit scores Due to new federal rules, millions of U.S. borrowers could get copies of their credit scores for free beginning in 2011. More...  Expert credit card advice How military spouses can get card rate reductions 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort Jointly held credit card accounts between military spouses qualify for interest rate relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. More...  Minor's debt immune from collection efforts 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Be dubious about payment demands on old, forgotten debts, and don't pay what you don't owe out of ignorance. More...  4 ways to shorten lengthy credit card payoffs 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Once the interest rate is jacked up on a card with a large revolving balance, explore options other than just paying the minimum. More...  Escape from the 'balance chasing' loop 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Don't be a victim of "balance chasing," where as soon as you make a payment on your credit card, the issuer cuts your credit limit. More...  More credit card news When was easy credit really affordable? Those who pine for the days of easy credit for everyone don't recall what it really cost. More...  APRs rise as card issuers tweak offers The industry continues to writhe and adjust offers as card issuers learn to cope with the Great Recession and new regulation. More...  Popular cash back card Chase Freedom credit card Credit card rate report (as of 4-13-2010) National Average   14.70% Business   12.96% Low Interest   12.24% Balance Transfer   12.81% Cash Back   12.57% Rewards   14.85% Bad Credit   20.17% Airline   14.43% Student   14.10% Instant Approval   19.62% 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: They've got perfect credit -- could you?

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 6, 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 leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories Perfect credit people: Who they are, how they did it While most Americans strive for good credit scores, others take special care to achieve great ones. Meet some credit score superstars -- and learn why and how they keep those precious three digits so high. More...  How CARD reform will impact different credit cards The Credit CARD Act has pushed card issuers to make big changes -- and some types of credit cards will be impacted more than others. More...  Feds get an earful on overdraft opt-in proposal Proposed federal regulations to require banks to let consumers opt in to overdraft protection is both panned and praised. More...  'Free credit report' sites switch to 'free scores' On the eve of new restrictions on "free credit report" offers, firms change to "free credit scores." Either way, strings remain firmly attached. More...  Expert credit card advice One late payment won't trigger rate increase 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort Under the Credit CARD Act, if you're a little late with a payment, you're protected against an instant interest rate hike. More...  Lost your plastic? Your credit report can help 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg If you lose all information about a credit card, don't panic. All the answers you need can easily be found in your credit report. More...  Widow gets collection calls on unknown debt 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad More than four years after her husband died, a widow begins receiving collection calls on debt that may be the result of identity theft. More...  Parents shouldn't pay for child's late card payments 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Parents listed as authorized users on a child's account shouldn't suffer credit score damage when the child makes late payments. More...  More credit card news Emily's list: Pay your utility bill edition The practice of hiring debt collectors was primarily reserved for private companies, but things have changed in this shaky economic climate. More...  8 games that teach kids to be smart with credit Kids learn best from experience. That's the idea behind these eight financial games aimed at teaching fiscal responsibility in a fun way. More...  Popular cash back card Chase Freedom credit card Credit card rate report (as of 4-6-2010) National Average   14.44% Business   13.06% Low Interest   12.24% Balance Transfer   12.77% Cash Back   12.53% Rewards   14.44% Bad Credit   20.24% Airline   14.43% Student   14.10% 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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