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Credit card reform law interest rate reductions kick in

Major credit card issuers are implementing account reviews required by the Credit CARD Act of 2009, so pay close attention to your next monthly credit card statement. You might be in for an unexpected surprise. More...

How your credit, debit card impacts gas purchases

"Blocks" or "holds" on your debit or credit card funds, along with spiking high prices, can drain an account faster than a gas hog drains a tank. More...

Hip-hop's Russell Simmons defends RushCard fees

The hip-hop mogul promotes spirituality, peace and defends the fees on his prepaid RushCard. More...

10 tips to 'spring clean' your finances

It's the season of invigoration, a time to ditch dusty financial items and habits and start fresh with what you need to succeed. Here's how. More...

Expert credit card advice

Not happy about our credit scoring system?

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
Consumers unhappy with the U.S. credit scoring system will be getting a powerful new ally. Just don't expect a miracle overnight. More...

Disabled and in debt: Three choices

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
A woman living on disability with credit card debt wants to stop paying the $5,800 she owes. Our expert outlines her choices. More...

The Credit Guy's top 5 money tips

'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
After writing his column for the past three years, columnist Todd Ossenfort leaves us with these top five money lessons. More...

Fees still accrue even if card account is closed

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader carrying a balance on a closed card account wonders why she's still being charged a maintenance fee. More...

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FTC: Fewer griping about credit cards

Consumer advocates say the sharp drop in complaints proves the credit card reform law is working, but the FTC isn't convinced. More...

Rate report: New credit card APRs decline

Credit card interest rates inched lower for the second straight week as more banks begin testing offers for the spring. More...

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Credit card rate report

(as of 3-15-2011)
National Average		14.65%
Business		12.91%
Low Interest		11.18%
Balance Transfer		12.78%
Cash Back		13.41%
Rewards		14.32%
Bad Credit		23.95%
Airline		14.33%
Student		13.42%
Instant Approval		15.99%

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