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June 19, 2013: Interest rates on new credit card offers rose this week for the first time in more than a month, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report. View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

One issuer gave you a $500 limit while another gave you a $1,000 limit. Want to know why? View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Don’t bother breaking out the plastic for these purchases — the card company won’t approve it. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of large banks and thrifts. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

June 5, 2013: Interest rates on new credit card offers slipped this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing crackdown on payment processors that turn a blind eye to fraud, the agency sued a payment processing business that allegedly assisted and facilitated a telemarketing credit card interest rate reduction scam. View full post on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – Text of Press Releases

Her husband is in prison for five years, and he left behind $7,000 in card debt that she can’t pay. Will she be pursued for the debt by collectors? View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

Peer-to-peer loans — made by individuals to other individuals — are booming as a debt consolidation tool. Though they can be a deal, they aren’t for everyone. Here’s how they work, what to expect View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

CEO Jeffrey Immelt wants to downsize GE Capital, but a high price tag and nervous regulators are making it hard for GE to find a buyer.      View full post on Fool.com Headlines