This week's top story: 6 secrets about joint credit

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics June 14, 2012 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 6 secrets about joint credit Before you enter into the world of joint credit, it pays to know a little more about what goes on behind the scenes, from how potential lenders view the debt to who is ultimately responsible for paying it -- and how it impacts your credit score. More...  Credit card bonuses playing hard to get Sign-up gift bonuses, once dangled freely, are becoming harder to get as issuers set up hurdles to discourage hit-and-run customers. More...  Fed: Recession shrank card debt, household wealth Card debt, along with net wealth, dropped after the recession, according to a Federal Reserve survey on consumer finances released Monday. More...  The rise and fall of Washington Mutual Q&A with "The Lost Bank" author Kirsten Grind, who watched WaMu go from a bank famed for friendliness to a spectacular failure. More...  Expert credit card advice Are you liable for debt as power of attorney? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Her brother stole her elderly mom's cards, so she got power of attorney and canceled them. But is she putting her credit at risk? More...  Steps to getting that first card 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Without a solid credit history of making payments on time, you need to take baby steps before qualifying for a low-interest credit card. More...  Is it OK to transfer more debt to a card? 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner Consolidating debt to one card might make sense if the rate is low, but watch for fees and putting too much debt on a single card. More...  Big traveler seeks first-class seats 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy A horizontally blessed traveler wonders which frequent flier card can give him good deals on upgrading to larger, first-class seats. More...  Credit card blogs I remember the old WaMu, do you? Writer Jay MacDonald waxes fondly on failed bank Washington Mutual before it was taken over by JP Morgan Chase. More...  First-timer rewards redemption confession Blogger Julie Sherrier saved her precious flier miles for years, hoping they'd come in handy for an emergency, which they finally did. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 6-14-2012) National Average   14.92% Business   12.67% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.46% Cash Back   14.24% Reward   14.71% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.77% Instant Approval   15.49% 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 email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2011 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: Making political donations with plastic: Be wary

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics June 7, 2012 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 Use caution with credit card political donations This election season, it's easier than ever to use your credit card to give to your favorite candidate or cause. But don't let the bunting and balloons dull your senses. Take appropriate precautions or your credit can fall in value faster than last year's campaign promise. More...  Should card complaints be open to the public? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau considers whether to make credit card complaints publicly available, and banks don't like it. More...  How to opt out of your card's privacy statement These aren't junk mail: Open, read and act on your yearly credit card opt-out statements to limit how banks share your personal data. More...  Turning miles into cash gains favor After years of talking about it, the credit card loyalty program industry is launching programs where rewards can be converted into cash. More...  Expert credit card advice Steps to protect funds from garnishment 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Being sued for credit card debt when you are broke and disabled is disheartening, but you need to take steps to defend yourself. More...  Getting debt free means stashing the plastic 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Sure, there are all kinds of credit products out there, but when paying off debt, the best option is to be plastic-free for awhile. More...  Is new collection on old debt legal? 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner Federal and state laws limit collection agencies from chasing you down over a car loan debt more than a decade old. More...  Want to trade in unused credit card rewards? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Before you cancel a rewards card that doesn't suit you anymore, third-party websites offer a way to cash in leftover rewards. More...  More credit card news Fed: Consumers cooling on credit Fewer consumers applied for credit in the first quarter of 2012, according to new Federal Reserve data, while many remain shy about piling on debt. More...  Rescue your credit card: Hurricane money tips Money experts remind people in hurricane-prone zones to take a few minutes to prepare their fiscal assets. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 6-7-2012) National Average   14.92% Business   12.67% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.46% Cash Back   14.24% Reward   14.71% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.77% Instant Approval   15.49% 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 email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2011 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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