This week's top story: Mobile payments may lack legal protection

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics September 14, 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 Mobile payments may lack legal protection When it comes to mobile commerce, all payment methods aren't equal. Transactions linked to prepaid cards offer the least protection. More...  Survey: 1 in 4 cards have annual fees Even though one in four U.S. credit cards has an annual fee, that doesn't mean borrowers always have to pay it. More...  'Financial pyramid' to set literacy standards Like the food pyramid, a new "financial literacy pyramid" endorsed by the Treasury Department seeks to help define common financial education concepts. More...  New vending machines go high-tech, take plastic Newfangled vending machines take credit cards, sell everything from electronics to wine and can check your ID. More...  Expert credit card advice What to do when CARD Act rules backfire on you 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort A reader with multiple low-rate promotional card balances has found the new rules are thwarting her from paying them down. More...  Sometimes you have to fight to fix credit report errors 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon Cardholders have the advantage of consumer protection laws when disputing credit reporting errors. More...  Recent college grad questions logic of getting credit 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad An employed college grad wonders if she should get a card after all the horrible debt stories she's heard. More...  6 steps for wisely handling your first credit card 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader got her first card but wonders what to do once she's "done" with it. Our expert offers tips for using it wisely. More...  More credit card news Video: Should you enroll in overdraft protection? New federal rules require banks to get your permission before they enroll you in overdraft protection. Should you opt in? More...  Old card brochure reveals age of innocence Our blogger found an old credit card ad that harkens back to the day when plastic was a new concept. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 9-14-2010) National Average   14.15% Business   12.85% Low Interest   11.99% Balance Transfer   12.68% Cash Back   12.31% Rewards   14.32% Bad Credit   20.64% Airline   14.14% Student   14.05% Instant Approval   15.99% 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: 3 steps to take when disposing of your computer

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics September 8, 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 3 steps to take when disposing of your computer Millions dump their old computers without much concern about all the sensitive information still stored on the hard drives, making them ripe for theft. More...  How to freeze out identity thieves What are credit freezes, and what makes them a good way to protect against ID theft? We'll tell you. More...  Are pricey college degrees worth all the debt? Author Zac Bissonnette argues that the risks inherent in college loans far outweigh any benefit of a degree from a big-name school. More...  Credit cards' foreign transaction fees rise If you're planning a foreign trip, be warned: Some card issuers have increased their foreign transaction fees for debit and credit card use. More...  Expert credit card advice 4 options for reducing a high credit card APR 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort If your card issuer won't lower your high rate APR, you have several options -- including moving to a new card. More...  Don't be afraid of online couponing 'The New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Traditional paper-coupon clipping is fine, but as long as you're careful, online coupon sites have advantages, too. More...  How a new credit card affects your credit score 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader "accidentally" applied for a new American Express card and believes that it might hurt her credit score. More...  Chapter 7 bankruptcy: To file or not to file? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader who has fallen on hard times wonders if bankruptcy is right for her. Her lawyer says yes. Our expert says she's not so sure. More...  More credit card news Report: No shady politics in bank shutdown A federal report concluded politics played no part in how the failure of U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias' family-owned bank played out.More...  Emily's list: Troy Polamalu's hair edition Our latest personal finance blog roundup looks at one NFL star's choice to insure his trademark mane. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 9-8-2010) National Average   14.15% Business   12.85% Low Interest   11.99% Balance Transfer   12.68% Cash Back   12.31% Rewards   14.32% Bad Credit   20.64% Airline   14.14% Student   14.05% Instant Approval   15.99% 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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