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I was an authorized user under my mom’s credit card. I never used the card. I only “piggybacked” so I could start a credit history. She was unable to pay her card, and I found out today that her debt was charged off in February 2011. I found out about it because I saw it [...]

Interest rates on new credit card offers stayed put for the fourth straight week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Rate Report View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

Divorce is messy, but it can get messier if you don’t cut the credit card connection cleanly. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Prepaid card users are targets. Don’t let a thief swipe your money when you swipe your card. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Yes, more banks are charging for checking accounts, but check out the fees on prepaid cards. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Bankrate’s 2012 survey examines fees and features of prepaid debit cards. View full post on Bankrate.com: Today’s new stories Headlines

Low Mortgage Rates and Credit Scores Combine for State Report CardWiredPRNews.com (press release)It is no surprise to most that the states in the most dire need of credit repair are also those who have the highest unemployment rates. Nevada, the state with the highest unemployment rate, reports the lowest credit score, while northern states, … [...]

NYC man charged in credit card schemeWall Street JournalQueens District Attorney Richard Brown says the owner of Financial Institution Recovery Services allegedly defrauded four people of nearly $8000 between 2008 and 2010 by promising to repair their credit scores. Brown accused Benjamin Cardova of …and more » View full post on credit repair – Google News

When one spouse repeatedly lies about credit card debt and keeps it a secret, what’s the other spouse to do? View full post on CreditCards.com News: Bad credit, credit repair

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