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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 11, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   The latest news and advice from CreditCards.com.   Top stories 10 things not to do when applying for a card When applying for a card, especially if you've had money problems, do one of these and wham! You just hurt your chances of getting approved. More...  When can an issuer close your account? Card companies can cancel your account for any number of reasons, even if you're paying on time -- and they don't have to warn you about it. More...  Kiyosaki: Are our kids destined to be poor? In his new book on "Why 'A' students work for 'C' students," Robert Kiyosaki says our current education system isn't preparing our kids for success. More...  6 wedding expenses you should always charge Wedding-related mishaps can turn a mild-mannered bride into bridezilla, but if you're smart, your credit card can come to your rescue. More...  Expert advice How long does old debt stay on credit reports? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a debt is charged off and passes the state statute of limitations, when can you expect it to drop off your credit report? More...  Student with no job denied credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg With student loans as her only income, a student wonders why she was turned down for a new card in her quest for new credit. More...  AirTran, Hilton reward plans make changes 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy A merger and a system overhaul have shaken up two travel programs, and surprise! One is actually better. Here's what to expect. More...  Business credit: Nothing personal? 'Your Business Credit' expert Elaine Pofeldt If you're joining a business owner who has card debt, be careful. Depending on the type of card, you could suffer if he defaults. More...  Infographics More taxpayers reaching for credit cards Most Americans will use checking or savings accounts to pay their taxes this year. But more are reaching for credit cards. More...  Consumers prefer mobile banking to mobile payments Mobile banking may be convenient, but while consumers are eager to bank by phone, they're not sold on buying by phone. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-11-2013) National Average   14.95% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.29% Balance Transfer   12.59% Cash Back   14.13% Reward   14.75% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% 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 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: Damaged credit: Can you sue?

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics April 4, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   The latest news and advice from CreditCards.com.   Top stories Damaged credit: Can you sue? Courts are now seeing good credit as a valuable personal asset. So if it's wrongly hurt, you may be able to sue for damages. More...  When to pay off old debt There can be good reasons to repay a debt even after it is too old for you to be sued over -- but you could create a new headache if you're not careful. More...  Don't always decline rental car insurance Credit cards once offered blanket rental car insurance protection, but now policies vary among issuers. More... CHART: Compare your card's rental car insurance coverage  Cash-now promise of lawsuit loans under fire Lawsuit loans -- cash advances given to lawsuit filers before a case is settled -- are the latest high-fee lending industry to draw controversy. More...  Expert advice How to clear a judgment from your records 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad She repaid the debt after a judgment was placed against her, but the judgment remains after the collector folded. More...  Starting an 18-year-old on the road to credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg His parents sank into debt, but learned from their mistakes. How do they prevent their son from repeating history? More...  Second sign-up bonus not easy to come by 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy If you canceled your card and reapplied, hoping for another sign-up bonus, you may be out of luck. Issuers are wising up. More...  Business credit: Nothing personal? 'Your Business Credit' expert Elaine Pofeldt Can you keep your business card separate from your personal credit? Maybe, if you select the card carefully and pay on time. More...  Blogs Millennials' financial health on the rocks Do millennials stand a chance in navigating the real world? According to mounting research, odds are it's going to be tough. More...  Musing on museum donation/entry fees Three angry art lovers have filed a class-action suit against the Metropolitan Museum of Art over entry fee "deception." More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 4-4-2013) National Average   14.95% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.29% Balance Transfer   12.59% Cash Back   14.13% Reward   14.75% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% 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 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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