This week's top story: New card statements elicit fear, spur action

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 16, 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 New card statements elicit fear, spur action Consumers are getting new credit card statements that, for the first time, show how long it may take to pay off debt. That realization may shock some into action, but experts fear others may hide their heads in the sand. More...  7 debt 'disasters' who became credit masters Repaying big card balances is hard; remaining debt-free is even more so. Learn how seven credit card "disasters" turned into credit card masters. More...  Card rates jump to near-record highs Interest rates on new credit card offers rebounded this week after U.S. Bank raised rates on several cards. More...  What records to keep and how long to keep them Keep too little paper and you'll be stammering at the IRS agent at audit time. Too much and paper can take over your house. How much is just right? More...  Expert credit card advice Tough options ahead after family card fraud 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort When a family member racks up credit card debt in your name, you have two options -- neither of which is easy. More...  3 easy steps to simplify your financial life 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Sick of living in financial chaos? Get it all under control without outside help. Here are three steps to get you on your way. More...  Credit card charges made by minors are invalid 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad When minors use your plastic without your consent, the law protects them -- and you -- from paying for their mistakes. More...  Piggybacking's just one way to a better FICO score 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Borrowers need to fix their own credit faults before asking to become authorized users on another's account. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog Heidi Montag speaks out against plastic America's favorite plastic-surgery-addicted reality TV star hawks consumer protection reform. More...  UK merchants don't like unsigned, mag stripe cards When traveling in Europe, U.S. magnetic-stripe cardholders must jump through signature-matching hoops. More...  Popular cash back card Chase Freedom credit card Credit card rate report (as of 3-16-2010) National Average   14.47% Business   12.20% Low Interest   12.24% Balance Transfer   12.77% Cash Back   12.57% Rewards   14.48% Bad Credit   20.84% 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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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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