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Expert Content Roundtable Addresses Need for Financial Literacy: 41 Percent of Consumers Grade Their Personal Finance Knowledge a "C" or Lower

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Four leading finance websites -- CardRatings.com, MoneyRates.com, HSH.com and Insure.com -- have joined forces to promote the increasing importance of consumer financial literacy. Together, the sites are honoring Financial Literacy Month by hosting a four-article roundtable to provide consumers with practical, expert-driven finance and investment advice.

(PRWeb April 28, 2010)

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CardRatings.com Founder Curtis Arnold Weighs in on New Restrictions to Free Credit Report Offers

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Federal Trade Commission has taken regulatory steps to curtail misleading offers for free credit reports. CardRatings.com highlights the major rule changes and their effects on consumers who seek information about their credit reports.

(PRWeb April 12, 2010)

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CardRatings.com Research Confirms Consumers' Worst Fears Concerning Credit Card Rate and Fee Hikes

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- recently conducted an informal poll asking site visitors if their credit card rates have increased in the past six months. Eighty-six percent of respondents said yes, in line with site research showing that average interest rates have climbed to 14.89 percent over the past year.

(PRWeb March 10, 2010)

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CardRatings.com Poll Reveals 40 Percent of Consumers Believe Credit Card Rate Cap Will Backfire

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- recently conducted a poll asking site visitors if they believe the proposed legislation capping credit card interest rates at 16 percent will have unintended negative consequences. More than 59 percent of respondents believe the new law will not have unintended negative consequences, while nearly 41 percent disagree. CardRatings.com founder and consumer advocate Curtis Arnold weighs in.

(PRWeb February 08, 2010)

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CardRatings.com Poll Finds Majority of Consumers Plan on Spending More on Their Credit Cards This Holiday Season

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CardRatings.com--the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers--recently conducted a poll asking consumers how much they plan to spend on their credit cards this year as compared to last year. More than 60 percent of respondents plan on spending more on their credit cards this holiday season than last. CardRatings.com founder and consumer advocate Curtis Arnold weighs in.

(PRWeb December 14, 2009)

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CardRatings.com Poll Finds One Third of Consumers Disagree with Law Restricting Credit to Students and Young Adults

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- recently conducted a poll asking consumers if they believe the new law restricting credit for consumers under the age of 21 is fair. Nearly 70 percent of respondents believe the new law is fair, while more than 30 percent disagree. CardRatings.com founder and consumer advocate Curtis Arnold weighs in.

(PRWeb November 02, 2009)

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CardRatings.com Poll Reveals Consumers Facing Credit Line Cuts

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- recently conducted a poll asking consumers if they've experienced a reduction in their credit lines during the past 180 days. Just over 50 percent of respondents declared that their credit lines had indeed been cut, indicating that card-issuers remain fearful of increased debt exposure. CardRatings.com founder Curtis Arnold weighs in.

(PRWeb September 16, 2009)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2883264.htm

Cardratings.com Poll Finds Credit Card Act of 2009 Worries Consumers

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A recent poll conducted by CardRatings.com -- the most comprehensive free source for comparing credit card offers -- found that the soon-to-be enacted Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act has cardholders concerned. More than 80 percent of respondents believe the CARD Act will lead to elevated interest rates, although the primary goal of the bill is consumer protection. CardRatings.com founder Curtis Arnold agrees.

(PRWeb August 19, 2009)

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Idiot's Guide Authors, Arnold and Harzog, Explain Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Lending

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Authors of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Person to Person Lending, Curtis Arnold and Beverly Harzog, discuss the recent come back of Prosper.com and what it means for the consumer.

(PRWeb August 04, 2009)

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Credit Card Rates Hit 18-Month High, According to IndexCreditCards.com Survey

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

According to IndexCreditCards.com's latest Credit Card Monitor survey, average credit card rates have jumped significantly again this month, with a current average rate on consumer cards of 14.94 percent -- the highest average rate since January of 2008.

(PRWeb July 28, 2009)

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Sammy Rabbit's National Rock, Read, and Save for College Tour to Rock Arkansas Schools

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sammy Rabbit brings his national Rock, Read, and Save for College tour to Little Rock, Arkansas, for five days beginning May 4th through 8th thanks to the Arkansas Jumpstart Coalition and its sponsors. The Sammy tour is to promote financial education and energize elementary students to make habits of saving money and reading while encouraging them to further their education.

(PRWeb May 03, 2009)

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Recently Released Idiot's Guide Explores the World of Person-to-Person Lending

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thanks to the economic crisis, individuals who need a loan - to buy a car, grow a small business, or put a child through college - often find themselves out of luck when they turn to a commercial bank for help. With billions of toxic assets tying up resources, many banks are unable or willing to loan money to anyone whose credit score is less than perfect. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Person-to-Person Lending tells readers how to reduce the risks and maximize the rewards of peer-to-peer lending.

(PRWeb April 22, 2009)

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CardRatings.com Reports Credit Card Rate Increases Despite Prime Rate Cuts

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Data released by CardRatings.com indicates that while the Fed has been slashing short-term interest rates and the prime rate has dropped to 4 percent, credit card holders may not be reaping much benefit from those changes. In fact, average credit card rates rose slightly between Oct. 15 and Nov. 1 from 13.75 to 13.81 percent.

(PRWeb November 11, 2008)

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Wanted: Customers with Excellent Credit

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Credit Card Issuers Offering Rewards to "Star" Customers.

(PRWeb September 08, 2008)

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Bill Mandating Personal Finance Passes LeadAR General Assembly

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jessica Austin of LeadAR Class 13 wrote and proposed a legislative bill mandating personal financial education requirements in all public high schools in Arkansas that was unanimously approved by the LeadAR general assembly.

(PRWeb September 08, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1293764.htm