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Join our Thursday live chat on credit reports, scores

Have your questions about credit scores and credit reports answered during a live chat at 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, May 6. Hosted by CreditCards.com, the event will feature Rod Griffin, director of public education for credit bureau Experian. Join us! More...

Plastic love: Online dating can invite fraud

Dating online? Your credit and financial interests may be at risk if you don't guard against those falsely fishing for companionship. More...

States fighting to stop pre-employment credit checks

If you're unemployed and suffering from bad credit, more lawmakers want to remove one barrier between you and a new job: a credit check. More...

5 easy steps to achieve shredded bliss

Protect yourself from identity thieves with these five steps to paper shredder perfection. More...

Expert credit card advice

3 options for borrowers desperately in debt

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
With all her savings spent, deep in debt and jobless, a reader's choices aren't pleasant, so she should go in with eyes open. More...

Why new homeowners get shot down for loans

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A 20-year-old recently bought a home, but now wants to buy a motorcycle and is frustrated lenders won't give him the loan. More...

Bankruptcy protects against wage garnishment

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A reader who filed bankruptcy hears from an old creditor who threatens to garnish wages. Does she have to pay? More...

Preserve good credit scores by using your plastic

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
If maintaining a tip-top credit score is a primary concern, don't let credit cards go unused for long periods of time. More...

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Card interest rates fall in wake of Target moves

The national average credit card APR fell again, spurred by Target's recent move to stop offering its Visa credit card. More...

Emily's list: Financial reform edition

Take a break from financial reform headlines and read the past week's best personal finance blog posts. More...

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(as of 5-4-2010)
National Average		14.25%
Business		12.96%
Low Interest		12.11%
Balance Transfer		12.75%
Cash Back		12.57%
Rewards		14.29%
Bad Credit		19.88%
Airline		14.43%
Student		13.77%
Instant Approval		15.99%

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