Thursday, August 16, 2012

This week's top story: Poll: Card surcharges? No way

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Credit card surcharges? No way, poll says
Nearly two in three Americans say they would stop using their credit cards if retailers start tacking on extra fees for paying with plastic, according to an exclusive CreditCards.com poll. More... 
5 steps to overcome financial shame, guilt
Hitting bottom financially is bad enough. The fear, guilt or shame associated with failure can make recovery seem impossible, but there's hope. More... 
Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
It's not always easy to get errors corrected on your credit reports, but you have a 1970 law on your side that can help. More... 
Airlines launch new loyalty incentives
Low-cost airlines are making a play for frequent fliers with new incentives typically reserved for elite-status members. More... 
Expert credit card advice

How to clear credit of fraudulent account
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Getting an issuer and the credit bureaus to clear your record of a fraudulent account takes patience and a little know-how. More...
 
Will canceling a new, unused card hurt your credit?
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader regrets he opened a store card and wants to cancel it before he activates it. How much will that hurt his credit score?
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Steps to contest, end wage garnishment
'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
Even after you have a judgment against you and wages garnished, you have options to try and limit or end the wage-taking.
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What it means when a debt is 'written off'
'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
When a debt is written off, that's just an accounting term that means one -- and only one -- creditor has given up on it.
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Rate survey: Credit card rates remain flat
Interest rates on new credit card offers remained flat for the third straight week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Rate Report. More... 
Olympian parents: All that glitters isn't gold
What do Olympians Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte and Lolo Jones all have in common? Parents who are struggling financially to keep afloat. More... 
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National Average   14.97%
Business   13.13%
Low Interest   10.40%
Balance Transfer   12.62%
Cash Back   14.43%
Reward   14.81%
Bad Credit   23.64%
Airline   14.63%
Student   13.02%
Instant Approval   15.49%

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

This week's top story: Pro skip tracer talks debt collecting

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Pro skip tracer talks debt collecting
Meet Ron Brown, whose unique approach to locating debt evaders combines psychology, neurolinguistics and plain old jungle instinct. More... 
5 credit mistakes expats should avoid
Moving abroad? Don't make these common money and credit mistakes as they will make your return to the U.S. a lot less welcome. More... 
Funding a small business with plastic: A capital idea?
In this economy, small business loans are tough to get, so credit cards may be the solution for keeping operations afloat. More... 
Consumer credit card balances drop in June
Consumer credit card balances tumbled in June after shooting up the previous month, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. More... 
Expert credit card advice

How much tax do you pay on a canceled debt?
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
If you settle a credit card debt, the IRS will consider the forgiven amount as income, which could affect your taxes. More...
 
Credit management 101 for new college students
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A high school student getting ready for college wants to know exactly how to manage her first credit card without getting into debt.
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Mom's card default hurts son's credit
'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
Requesting a credit card for your child to use could make them an authorized user whose credit is affected by your actions.
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Pet care tips to keep you out of the financial doghouse
'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
Fluffy and Fido are part of the family budget, too. Here are ways to trim costs without sacrificing your pet's quality of life.
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More credit card news

Consumers hungrier for credit, but banks cautious
A slightly larger number of U.S. consumers applied for credit this summer, but banks aren't making it much easier for them to borrow. More... 
Blog: Stop! I could have just robbed you
A public service announcement to our readers: Please do not send us your credit card numbers. More... 
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(as of 8-9-2012)
National Average   14.97%
Business   13.13%
Low Interest   10.40%
Balance Transfer   12.62%
Cash Back   14.43%
Reward   14.81%
Bad Credit   23.64%
Airline   14.63%
Student   13.02%
Instant Approval   15.49%

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