Top story: Rebuilding bad credit in 5 really slow steps

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Weekly newsletter: May 15, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Rebuilding bad credit in 5 really slow steps Quick-fix solutions are as elusive as Bigfoot. Don't think of rebuilding as a race -- slow and steady changes are needed, and time and patience are your allies ... More Five reasons there might be a hold on your gift card Gift cards are convenient, but their funds can be held for various reasons. Knowing potential roadblocks can help you avoid embarrassing situations at the checkout ... More With all the scams, are prepaid debit cards worth it? Prepaid debit cards fill an important financial need for people without traditional bank accounts, but they have fewer protections and are prone to scams  ... More 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Don't just transfer a balance, pay it down It's worthwhile to transfer a balance if the only other card is a dud -- but do the math and have a plan to pay it down   ... More 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Fighting garnishment of low wages for medical debt A woman can avoid having her wages garnished to pay a medical bill because her earnings aren't high enough ... More 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Authorized user backfire hurts son's credit score Making their son an authorized user backfired after they lost their jobs. Now his plan to buy a house is in jeopardy ... More Blog and Video Rate Report Video: Credit lessons we can learn from immigrants Although many newcomers initially struggle to build credit, experts say immigrants often display behaviors we could do well to copy  ... More Putting a fraud alert to the test After someone tried to hijack blogger Fred Williams' credit card, he put up a red flag in the credit system by filing an initial fraud alert. Here's how the alert fights identity theft ... More Credit card rate report As of 5/15/2014 National Average 15.01% Business 12.80% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.64% Cash Back 14.84% Reward 14.97% Bad Credit 22.73% Airline 15.30% Student 13.27% Instant Approval 28.00% 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.

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Top story: Court judgments for debt: Your options after the gavel

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Weekly newsletter: May 8, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Special report: Dealing with court judgments Court judgments for debt lead to seizure of wages and property, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself after the decision comes down ... More Getting teens to see plastic cards aren't 'invisible money' It's tough to decide when a child is ready to graduate to having a debit or credit card. One test: Can they see that the money they spend is real? ... More Infographic: Americans rely less on credit cards, says Gallup survey Almost a third of Americans don't have a credit card, the highest number since Gallup began conducting surveys on the issue in 2001  ... More 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Supercharging rewards from online travel agencies Whether travel agency rewards cards are right for you depends on your spending and travel patterns   ... More 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad They divorced, he died, she's left with his student debt Even though they divorced before his death, she co-signed on his $40,000 student loan, which means she's asked to repay ... More 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara There ain't no cure for the bad co-signer credit score blues When you co-sign, you are responsible for the loan -- and the credit damage that results if it goes into default ... More Blog and Video Rate Report Mobile wallet herd-thinning needed Mobile wallets have been creeping into the U.S. digital payment scene for years. But with all different types, it may be hard for consumers to get on board with the idea  ... More Cut credit card interest costs by exceeding minimum payment Paying just a little more than the minimum on your credit card balance makes a big difference. This whiteboard video shows just how big ... More Credit card rate report As of 5/8/2014 National Average 15.01% Business 12.80% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.64% Cash Back 14.84% Reward 14.97% Bad Credit 22.73% Airline 15.30% Student 13.27% Instant Approval 28.00% 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.

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