Credit card videos

Credit card video: How to pick the right credit counseling agency -- Erica Sandberg, columnist for CreditCards.com, explains what to expect when you visit a credit counseling agency. She also describes what you should look for in a credit counselor and how to find one that is right for you. ... (more)

Credit card video: How to avoid arguments when sharing credit -- Personal finance columnist Erica Sandberg discusses why there are problems when it comes to sharing credit. She also gives solutions for couples having problems and tips on what to discuss so you can avoid any arguments. ... (more)

Credit card video: College students react to new credit card laws -- Portions of a new law will affect how young adults get credit cards. The law, which will put age restrictions on credit cards and ban certain types of marketing from college campuses, takes affect February 2010. Our reporter talked to students at the University of Missouri and got their reactions. ... (more)

Credit card video: How many students have cards? How do they use them? -- College is a time when many young people are first introduced to credit cards. In this video sampling of students, some enjoy the advantages cards offer, others fret about debt traps. ... (more)

Credit card video: New rules for credit cards on campus -- CreditCards.com talked to students at the University of Texas at Austin to get their reaction to upcoming laws that limit credit card access for people under 21 years of age. ... (more)

Credit card video: Cutting up your card the right way -- CreditCards.com's Cynthia Drake shows you the right way to cut up a credit card in order to avoid any possible identity theft. There's more to it than you might think. ... (more)

Credit card video: The basics of credit scoring -- Jeremy Simon, staff reporter with CreditCards.com, explains the ins and outs of credit scores and credit reports. ... (more)

Credit card video: Credit CARD Act to bring big changes -- Connie Prater, senior writer for CreditCards.com, discusses a few of the major provisions in the Credit Card Act of 2009. ... (more)

Credit card video: How to opt out of an APR increase -- The Credit Guy -- Todd Ossenfort of Pioneer Credit Counseling -- explains how to opt out of changes to your credit card agreement, specifically changes to your APR ... (more)

Videos: What people are saying about the Credit CARD Act -- A lot has happened since the Credit CARD Act of 2009 was introduced, and much of it recorded on video cameras. ... (more)

Credit card video: Balance transfers and your credit -- The Credit Guy -- Todd Ossenfort of Pioneer Credit Counseling -- explains what a balance transfer is and how it can affect your credit. ... (more)

Credit card video: How to improve your credit score -- CreditCards.com's The Credit Guy, Todd Ossenfort of Pioneer Credit Counseling, explains the basics of a credit score and how to improve it. ... (more)

Credit card videos from CreditCards.com -- The latest additions to CreditCards.com's library of video clips are filled with helpful, practical tips to make you more knowledgeable about credit cards -- from rewards credit cards and student credit cards to identity theft and debt prevention. ... (more)

Credit card video: The basics of debt settlement -- A credit counselor discusses what debt settlement is and how it can help or hurt you. ... (more)

Archive of credit card videos from CreditCards.com -- A complete library of video clips from CreditCards.com filled with helpful, practical tips to make you more knowledgeable about credit cards -- from rewards credit cards and student credit cards to identity theft and debt prevention. ... (more)

Credit card video: Preparing your finances for disaster -- Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires can happen when you least expect it. Prepare your finances before the storm hits. ... (more)

Credit card video: Credit card debt warning signs -- A credit counseling expert discusses signs that might indicate you're in trouble with credit card debt. ... (more)

Credit card video: Getting the most from rewards cards -- Want to get the most out of that rewards credit card but aren't sure how to do it? Credit counseling expert Gail Cunningham shares practical tips to help you do just that. ... (more)

Credit card video: 6 tips to protect yourself from ID theft -- Identity theft is a huge problem these days. Gail Cunningham, spokeswoman for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, offers helpful, practical tips to keep yourself safe. ... (more)

Credit card video: Holiday shopping tips -- As the holidays approach, there are many ways consumers can prepare for shopping. Before hitting the malls, beware of debt regret, don't forget buying options such as layaway and make sure you call your credit card company to find out what warranties you may already have ... (more)

Credit card video: Debt collectors now more willing to deal -- You'd think that debt collection would be booming these days, but even debt collectors are having trouble. They're more willing to cut deals, accept alternate payment plans. ... (more)

Credit card video: The perils of sharing a credit card -- Connie Prater, senior writer at CreditCards.com, talks about the results of the 2008 Taking Charge survey, focusing on sharing credit cards. ... (more)

Credit card video: A look at student credit cards -- CreditCards.com editors Dan Ray and Connie Prater talk about student credit cards. ... (more)

Credit card video: The basics -- College students discuss their understanding of basic credit card terms - APR, Interest Rate, what happens if you miss a payment and how long it would take to pay off a purchase. ... (more)

Credit card video: Credit card rewards and incentives -- College students discuss credit card rewards programs including airline miles, free pizza, cash back offers, percentage off purchase, and more. ... (more)

Credit card video: Benefits of having a credit card -- College students discuss the benefits of owning a credit card, including convenience, back-up, and dealing with emergencies. ... (more)

Credit card video: What is a credit utilization ratio? -- A finance expert explains what a credit utilization ratio is and how it affects your credit score. ... (more)

Credit card video: Unusual items on your credit report -- CreditCards.com's Jeremy Simon talks about how unexpected items such as library fines, cell phone bills and speeding tickets can appear on your credit report and hurt your credit score. ... (more)