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Credit report error? Take it up with the merchant

Starting this summer, if a merchant puts inaccurate information on your credit report, you can force them to investigate the problem. But you have to do it right. More...

APRs surge higher as card reform arrives

Banks jacked interest rates to record levels, getting in their final licks against consumers ahead of the new credit card regulations. More...

Credit card foreign transaction fees going up

As some card issuers have increased their foreign exchange fees, find out how much using your credit and debit cards will ultimately cost. More...

New rules aim to rein in 'free' credit report firms

The FTC issues new rules forcing those offering not-really-free credit reports to disclose prominently that they're not really free. More...

Expert credit card advice

CARD Act won't prevent annual fees for your plastic

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
As card issuers struggle to recoup revenue, many are instituting annual fees. The good news: Your APR is protected. More...

5 steps to clear a minor of illegal credit card debt

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A grandparent wants to know how she can make sure her grandson isn't liable for card debt his mom charged in his name. More...

Protecting the elderly from credit card collectors

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Credit card terms and conditions can get perplexing for the elderly who suffer from dementia. Here's how to help. More...

Sharing a roof doesn't mean sharing a bankruptcy

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Adult children who share an address with a parent don't need to share credit score damage when that parent files for bankruptcy. More...

Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog

PF Carnival: March is the month for... what?

Enjoy this week's best of personal finance blogs, based on "Chase's Calendar of Events." More...

Cartoon: New card law puts on a happy face

Of all the commentary on the new credit card law, our blogger thinks this cartoon by Joe Heller of the Green Bay Press-Gazette is the most succinct. More...

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National Average		14.62%
Business		11.32%
Low Interest		12.23%
Balance Transfer		12.64%
Cash Back		12.61%
Rewards		14.42%
Bad Credit		25.99%
Airline		14.37%
Student		14.61%
Instant Approval		18.41%

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