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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 3, 2010 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   CreditCards.com's weekly newsletter features the latest consumer information and updates from the leading source of credit card news.   Top credit card stories True tales of the American Express Black Card This hard-to-get credit card, with its unusual black appearance and hefty metal weight, does more than ensure access to airport lounges. More...  FTC bans upfront fees for debt settlement firms For-profit debt settlement companies won't be able to charge consumers advance fees before they actually settle their debts. More...  Obscure score may land you a better credit card deal Fallen out of love with your credit card issuer? Chances are the bank already knows about your wandering eye, thanks to the "attrition-risk" score. More...  Video: How a credit card is processed Find out what happens after you swipe your plastic with this animation showing the complex, multiparty operation that is credit card processing. More...  Expert credit card advice Is Dad liable for late stepmom's card debt? 'The New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Responsibility for debt after the debtor's death comes down to who signed the contract and what state they live in. More...  Exactly what a 'pre-screened' card means 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon The term "pre-screened" means that the banks have pulled some pretty specific detailed personal information on you. More...  Don't pay a collector's dubious debt without proof 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a collector asks for payment on a very old debt you don't remember, you're likely being scammed. More...  3 steps to take after destroying parents' credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A son did major damage to his father's credit. Our expert gives advice on how to fix the relationship as well as his credit. More...  More credit card news Emily's list: California's red ink edition Don't suffer the Golden State's fate. Check out these money blog posts. More...  Credit card APRs rise after Chase adjusts offer Interest rates on new credit cards rose last week after Chase adjusted one of its card offers, according to CreditCards.com's Weekly Rate Report. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-3-2010) National Average   14.43% Business   12.96% Low Interest   12.18% Balance Transfer   12.93% Cash Back   12.63% Rewards   14.73% Bad Credit   20.32% Airline   14.30% Student   13.96% Instant Approval   15.99% Personal finance tools Credit card calculators Credit card finder Shop by profile Privacy resources Credit score estimator Best credit cards Search by card type Low interest Balance transfer 0% APR credit cards Instant approval cards Reward credit cards Cash back credit cards Airline credit cards Business credit cards Student credit cards Prepaid and debit cards Credit card specials Stay connected Follow us on Twitter! Become a fan! RSS news feeds Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail specifically requested by our subscribers. If you have any questions or concerns, or think there is an error with your subscription, please write us at newsletter@creditcards.com. We offer two different ways to unsubscribe: 1. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2010 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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