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Even Smart People Make Credit Mistakes

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:58:02 GMT

Even Smart People Make Credit Mistakes

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So you think you're a good credit card holder? You might have the virtue of a nun, but the credit card issuers will still find a way to to take a swipe at you. Here are six things that even regular paying cardholders should look out for.

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High Credit Score Increases ID Theft Risk

michaelhaberle — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:21:23 GMT

High Credit Score Increases ID Theft Risk

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filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score

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Having a high credit score makes it easier -- and cheaper -- for you to borrow money, but a high score also makes it easier for identity thieves to secure stolen credit in your name. Read on to learn more about a disturbing new report from credit-report provider Experian.

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The Best Credit Card Perks Left Today

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:54:09 GMT

The Best Credit Card Perks Left Today

posted: 27 DAYS 5 HOURS AGO

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Here's the scoop: the airline industry and credit card companies have promised more perks to help consumers save money. However, when our fellow WalletPoppers Andrea Chalupa and Todd Pruzan talked with Mr. Credit Card of AskMrCreditCard.com for Walletpop Radio, another strategy came to light.

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Time to Schedule a Credit-Card Checkup

toddpruzan — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:20:15 GMT

Time to Schedule a Credit-Card Checkup

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filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score

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If you haven't requested a copy of your credit report for mistakes recently, or contacted your creditors about your rewards points, it might be time for an annual review of your credit cards. Read on to find out the benefits and how to make a check-up work for you.

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Obama Signs Credit Card Reforms into Law

Fri, 22 May 2009 20:34:22 GMT

Obama Signs Credit Card Reforms into Law

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President Barack Obama signed new credit card rules into law Friday. Finally consumers will get the protection they need starting as early as August.

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Will Cardholder Protection Law Hurt Us?

toddpruzan — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:16:47 GMT

Will Cardholder Protection Law Hurt Us?

posted: 42 DAYS 2 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Recession

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Will the new credit card legislation President Obama is about to sign into law hurt more consumers than it helps? That depends on who you ask. Card issuers and banks are warning that the cardholder-protection law might sting a little; consumer advocates say no way. For the full debate, read on.

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U.S. House Easily Passes Credit-Card Bill

toddpruzan — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:57:43 GMT

U.S. House Easily Passes Credit-Card Bill

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filed under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Recession

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a credit-card reform bill, a day after the Senate approved the same protections by an overwhelming 90-5 bipartisan vote. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation, which limits interest-rate hikes and other industry practices, as early as this week. Read on for more details.

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What the Cardholder Law Means to You

toddpruzan — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:54:54 GMT

What the Cardholder Law Means to You

posted: 41 DAYS 23 HOURS AGOcomments: 0

filed under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Debt, Recession

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President Obama may sign Congress's new bills protecting credit cardholders, making them federal law, as early as this week. But what does that mean to you? Read on to learn what's in the fine print.

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Senate Passes Cardholder Protection Bill

toddpruzan — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:45:46 GMT

Senate Passes Cardholder Protection Bill

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filed under: Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Recession

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The U.S. Senate today passed a bill protecting credit-cardholders from such lucrative industry strategies as hiking interest rates and shifting payment deadlines with little warning, marketing cards to minors, and issuing excessive fees. Read on for all the details.

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Spring Cleaning for Your Credit Score

toddpruzan — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:09:30 GMT

Spring Cleaning for Your Credit Score

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filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Debt

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At age 27, Audrey Seiberling (left) was nearly $19,000 in credit-card debt. Today, at 29, she's debt-free. How (and why) she got herself out of debt should motivate us all. Read on for eight great (and surprisingly simple) steps to help you free yourself from debt.

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