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Perfect credit people: Who they are, how they did it

While most Americans strive for good credit scores, others take special care to achieve great ones. Meet some credit score superstars -- and learn why and how they keep those precious three digits so high. More...

How CARD reform will impact different credit cards

The Credit CARD Act has pushed card issuers to make big changes -- and some types of credit cards will be impacted more than others. More...

Feds get an earful on overdraft opt-in proposal

Proposed federal regulations to require banks to let consumers opt in to overdraft protection is both panned and praised. More...

'Free credit report' sites switch to 'free scores'

On the eve of new restrictions on "free credit report" offers, firms change to "free credit scores." Either way, strings remain firmly attached. More...

Expert credit card advice

One late payment won't trigger rate increase

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
Under the Credit CARD Act, if you're a little late with a payment, you're protected against an instant interest rate hike. More...

Lost your plastic? Your credit report can help

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
If you lose all information about a credit card, don't panic. All the answers you need can easily be found in your credit report. More...

Widow gets collection calls on unknown debt

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
More than four years after her husband died, a widow begins receiving collection calls on debt that may be the result of identity theft. More...

Parents shouldn't pay for child's late card payments

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
Parents listed as authorized users on a child's account shouldn't suffer credit score damage when the child makes late payments. More...

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Emily's list: Pay your utility bill edition

The practice of hiring debt collectors was primarily reserved for private companies, but things have changed in this shaky economic climate. More...

8 games that teach kids to be smart with credit

Kids learn best from experience. That's the idea behind these eight financial games aimed at teaching fiscal responsibility in a fun way. More...

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(as of 4-6-2010)
National Average		14.44%
Business		13.06%
Low Interest		12.24%
Balance Transfer		12.77%
Cash Back		12.53%
Rewards		14.44%
Bad Credit		20.24%
Airline		14.43%
Student		14.10%
Instant Approval		18.41%

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