This week's top story: Got crummy credit? You can still get a card

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 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 How to get a credit card with bad credit A tough economy has left many with bruised credit and lenders reluctant to issue loans. But you can still get a decent card. Here's how. More...  4 questions to ask when considering a cash advance Consumers are stepping away from credit card cash advances. That's probably a good thing, experts say. Here's what to know if you're considering one. More...  Money columnist shares her own debt horror story She's a personal finance columnist who had money woes of her own to solve. Nancy Trejos shares how she managed to climb out of debt. More...  Consumer card debt drops for 20th straight month Consumer credit card debt declined by more than $7 billion in May, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve. More...  Expert credit card advice Minimum payments won't dent high-interest debt 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort The credit card reform law changed many rules, but not this one: You have to pay more than the minimum if you want to shed debt. More...  Job loss doesn't have to mean bankruptcy 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A reader just lost her job and has huge credit card and student loan debt. Our expert says bankruptcy won't solve her problems. More...  Paid your balance? Your credit report may not show it 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon A family's conscientious but high-charging ways could be bad for their credit scores. More...  Widow likely isn't liable for late husband's debts 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A widow is still unclear if she's liable for her late husband's card debt. Now she's received a 1099-C Cancellation of Debt form. More...  More credit card news Protect your identity from life online An ID theft protection firm warns of the dangers of cloud computing -- in other words, storing data online rather than locally on your computer. More...  NFL fans: Use those card reward points or else Got rewards points from using your favorite NFL team's official credit card? Redeem them soon or they'll disappear forever. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-13-2010) National Average   14.43% Business   12.96% Low Interest   12.18% Balance Transfer   12.93% Cash Back   12.63% Rewards   14.73% Bad Credit   20.32% Airline   14.30% Student   13.96% 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: More adult children co-signing for parents' loans

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 7, 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 More adult children are co-signing for parents' loans In a case of financial role reversal, many parents are turning to their adult children for loans, due to the parents' rising debts and falling retirement funds. More...  Travel tips for countries where cash, not credit, reigns Going to a country where cash and coins are still king? These tips will reduce the risks that ATMs and carrying cash can bring. More...  How to get a cell phone when you have bad credit Even if your credit is in bad shape, you don't have to pay more for cell phone service -- as long as you know all of the options that are available. More...  Credit card APRs advance for fifth consecutive week Credit card APRs increased for the fifth straight week, the longest increase in nearly three years. More...  Expert credit card advice Financial reform opens access to free credit scores 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort Financial reform rules now require lenders that turn you down or give you a higher rate to provide you access to a free credit score. More...  Tips to handle online debit card theft 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Your actual card doesn't have to disappear to be stolen. Online thieves just need the card's number to start stealing. More...  Husband's card defaults shouldn't hurt wife's credit 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Her husband's debt defaults show up on her credit report, but she should be able to clear it if she was just an authorized user. More...  Is bankruptcy right for you? A 7-point checklist 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader is considering bankruptcy but doesn't know if it's wise. Our 7-point checklist can help her make the right choice. More...  More credit card news International card theft targets U.S. consumers More than a million American consumer card accounts were compromised in an international credit card scam. More...  College loan bubble next to burst? The glaring similarity between the subprime mortgage business and for-profit education is the issuance of loans to people who cannot repay them. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-7-2010) National Average   14.43% Business   12.96% Low Interest   12.04% Balance Transfer   12.93% Cash Back   12.63% Rewards   14.75% Bad Credit   20.32% Airline   14.46% Student   13.96% 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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