This week's top story: Banks cut debit rewards programs

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 12, 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 Banks cutting, canceling debit rewards programs After years of beefing up rewards programs for debit card customers, banks in recent weeks have started scaling them back or scrapping them altogether. More...  Is the 'good' debt theory a thing of the past? Does "good" debt exist anymore? Money experts differ, but many say that it's time to reconsider how we look at some common types of debt. More...  Are we financially stuck in the '80s? Yes, says author David Sirota. The financial excesses of the '80s, epitomized by the fictional Gordon Gekko, were repeated in this century. More...  Financial dependency: losing your self-worth Having someone else pay your bills sounds nice, but not being in control of your finances can lead to helplessness and depression. More...  Expert credit card advice Car rental credit checks won't hurt score for long 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon Car rental agencies may run a credit check when you rent with a debit card, but it won't do lasting damage to your credit score. More...  Don't settle for more than you can pay 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad When a debt goes into collections, don't agree to a payment plan that you can't afford. First explore your budget and options. More...  Why free frequent flier miles aren't really free 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg Frequent flier cards usually carry annual fees, so that flight isn't truly free. But if you handle your card right, it can be pretty close. More...  How new U.S. residents can build a credit history 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A new U.S. resident wants to build good credit but is baffled by our credit scoring system.  More...  More credit card news Consumer credit card balances fell in February Credit card holders continued to scale back their use of plastic for the 29th time in 30 months, according to the latest Federal Reserve data. More...  HSBC glitch temporarily hurts credit scores An undisclosed number of HSBC customers saw their credit scores briefly tumble because of a credit reporting error on April 1. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-12-2011) National Average   14.65% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.18% Balance Transfer   12.78% Cash Back   13.41% Rewards   14.32% Bad Credit   23.95% Airline   14.33% Student   13.42% 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 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: 8 strategies of frequent flier pros

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 5, 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 8 credit card strategies of frequent flier pros These travel junkies earn hundreds of thousands of miles without ever entering an airport. Use their credit card techniques to reap your own free flights. More...  Study: Some prepaid cards rival checking accounts With banking costs continuing to rise, a new study says prepaid cards can be a good financial alternative to the costs of checking accounts. More...  6 questions to ask before buying online coupons Buy too quickly and deal-a-day sites can quickly ramp up card debt. Ask yourself these six questions before diving in. More...  Financial enabling: help that actually hurts If you're repeatedly giving money to an adult child, he may not be the only one with a problem. Part 2 of CreditCards.com's series on money disorders. More...  Expert credit card advice Can your teen inherit your credit score? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A mother wonders if making her teenage son an authorized user on her credit card will pass on her good credit score to him. More...  Why interest remains after a card is paid off 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Don't be surprised if you are billed for "residual interest" on your next billing statement -- even after you finally paid the card off. More...  Recession ended easy credit limit increases 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg Meet Kim McGrigg, who says that with lenders still skittish, even a good payment history may not win you a credit limit increase. More...  3 options to fix student loan terms 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A dad co-signed on a student loan. He wants to pay it off, but he doesn't like the terms. Our expert lays out his options. More...  More credit card news April 6 is the last day to cash in Blockbuster gift cards The once-ubiquitous renter of videotapes is going bankrupt and announced that it will no longer honor gift cards after tomorrow. More...  Emily's list: I'm off the market edition Our intrepid blogger gets hitched and reviews the top personal finance blogs of the week. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-5-2011) National Average   14.65% Business   12.91% Low Interest   11.18% Balance Transfer   12.78% Cash Back   13.41% Rewards   14.32% Bad Credit   23.95% Airline   14.33% Student   13.42% 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 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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