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8 ways to maximize credit card reward points

You've got those bonus points, so spend them wisely. Here are eight simple tips on making them work for you. More...

Will lower merchant card fees help consumers?

Legislation would limit the costs retailers incur when letting customers pay by credit or debit card. Whether consumers will benefit is unclear. More...

4 keys to credit, debit card zero-liability policies

So you found some iffy charges to your credit card or bank account. No big deal. You're covered by the bank's zero-liability policy, right? Not always. More...

Compare 8 home improvement financing choices

Just as a contractor matches a saw to the cut, match your home improvement financing choice to the job at hand. We can help. More...

Your credit card's 'Da Vinci code'

A little known, low-tech mathematical sleight-of-hand tests whether numbers on credit cards are fake. We break it down for you. More...

Expert credit card advice

Getting financially fit at 50 isn't too late

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
A reader is 50 years old, has credit card debt and no savings. All hope is not lost, says our expert. More...

Are you stuck with extra-large bar bill? Depends

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader wants to know if he's on the hook for a higher-than-expected bar tab on his credit card after a night of partying. More...

Unpaid traffic citations can hurt drivers' credit

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon
A driver's decision to leave a traffic citation unpaid could eventually result in damage to his credit. But it'll take a while. More...

How to fight 'frugal fatigue'

'The New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
Staying on a budget isn't fun. To keep your enthusiasm for saving from waning, indulge a little in luxury -- cheaper imitation luxury. More...

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CreditCards.com: The EP

Just for fun, our Tyler Metzger and Anna Bleker put together a rap video about CreditCards.com. It's full of inside references about our company, but it's also catchy, clever and entertaining. Check it out. More...

Emily's list: Save your pennies edition

Every penny counts, or does it? That's the question from our weekly roundup of the web's best personal finance blogs. More...

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(as of 6-8-2010)
National Average		14.18%
Business		12.96%
Low Interest		12.04%
Balance Transfer		12.80%
Cash Back		12.63%
Rewards		14.34%
Bad Credit		19.50%
Airline		14.46%
Student		13.87%
Instant Approval		15.99%

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