This week's top story: Secrets of a card thief unveiled

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics January 11, 2011 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 Secrets of a former credit card thief What would a real credit card thief tell you if he had the chance? Dan DeFilippi, convicted of credit card fraud and ID theft in 2004, says you can't be too careful. More...  How different cultures handle credit cards Credit card habits vary widely across the world, and there are lessons to be learned from studying how people in other cultures handle money. More...  Residents in 7 states get extra free credit reports Few know that seven states grant residents an extra, free credit report yearly, on top of the one allowed by federal law. Find out if yours is one of them. More...  Issuers turn to incentives to push paperless billing Still haven't turned off paper statements and started paying your bills online? Issuers are dangling perks, promotions to get you to make the switch. More...  Expert credit card advice Bank accounts can be tapped for late card payments 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Depending on where you live, extreme means of getting past due funds may be OK. More...  Foreclosure's impact on spouse's credit 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a mortgage is in one spouse's name, a foreclosure's impact on the other spouse's credit depends on where you live. More...  Starting on the path to building good credit 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort If you build a solid credit history when you're young, you can save yourself a lot of pain and misery down the road. More...  Unused, old cards can help your credit score 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A reader worries -- unnecessarily -- that an old credit card from his college days could be hurting his credit. More...  More credit card news Consumer credit card debt fell further in November Americans' credit card balances fell for the 27th straight month, according to the Federal Reserve's latest report on consumer credit. More...  Barclays' moves send card APRs higher Average credit card interest rates rose slightly this week after Barclays raised interest rates on two of its cards. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 1-11-2011) National Average   14.71% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.91% Balance Transfer   12.90% Cash Back   12.48% Rewards   14.35% Bad Credit   24.95% Airline   14.30% Student   13.31% 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: Federal law broadens consumer access to credit scores

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics January 4, 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 Free credit scores now more available to borrowers As of Jan. 1, 2011, federal law changed, broadening access to credit scores for consumers who were turned down for a loan or got one at less-desirable terms. More...  8 ways to change financial bad habits Making lasting changes requires time, discipline and a dive into the psyche to figure out why, exactly, you handle money the way you do. More...  10 great TV episodes about credit cards Credit cards pop up in supporting roles on TV, often in the hands of minors or childlike adults, but their impulsive buying is not so funny in real life. More...  Examining the psychology of credit card debt With a master's degree in psychology, "Real Cost of Living" author Carmen Wong Ulrich cuts to the chase about the causes for careless spending. More...  Expert credit card advice Of teens, ethics and credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Letters from a pair of unethical youths gave our "Opening Credits" columnist her two favorite questions of 2010. More...  Best ways to spend a $25,000 windfall 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader inherited $25,000 and has myriad debts to pay, but can't figure out how to divvy up the money among all her creditors. More...  Stop being harassed for debt that's not yours 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort A flustered woman is sick of getting calls from collectors about debt that isn't hers. The good news: She can make it stop. More...  Balancing a family budget when starting a business 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman A nervous wife asks how her family should budget to handle the inconsistent income that comes with starting a new business. More...  More credit card news Will 2011 be the year of living frugally? Blogger Connie Prater examines whether the buy-it-now, get-the-latest-gadget trend will prevail. More...  Emily's list: New Year's resolution edition Blogger Emily Gerson lists her top 10 personal finance blogs with the hopes that we'll stick to our resolutions in 2011. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 1-4-2010) National Average   14.68% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.91% Balance Transfer   12.82% Cash Back   12.48% Rewards   14.34% Bad Credit   24.95% Airline   14.24% Student   13.31% 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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