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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 6, 2011 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 Fed boosts debit 'swipe fee' cap to 21 cents Debit card swipe fees paid by merchants and retailers to large banks will be capped at 21 cents, according to rules finalized last Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Board. More...  To boost FICO score, know what you owe If you want a good credit score, pay attention to the amount of debt owed -- and, surprise, some debts are more important than others. More...  Pet debt: how animals cost you The cost of feeding and maintaining beloved furry, feathered or other animal friends can land pet owners in the financial doghouse. More...  7 tips for managing your online spending From Amazon to Groupon offers, it is easier than ever before to inadvertently rack up big balances on your credit cards. More...  Expert credit card advice Will renting a car dent your credit score? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon Renting with a debit card may temporarily lower your credit score, but using the same rental agency will minimize the damage. More...  Pay 1 card, ignore the rest? Bad idea 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad What if a reader pays off one card bill first and not the others? Our expert says she'll only make matters much worse. More...  Your post-bankruptcy credit options 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg After bankruptcy, your credit choices narrow. One option: becoming an authorized user on your spouse's account. More...  Mom can't pay school loans. Who suffers? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A mom wants to know if if her son's credit will be in jeopardy if she cannot make the payments on a Parent PLUS college loan. More...  More credit card news Credit card interest rates see rare drop Credit card interest rates fell last week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report -- just the second drop since March. More...  Emily's list: Christine Lagarde edition Blogger Emily Gerson reflects on the news of a woman leading one of the world's most powerful financial groups. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-6-2011) National Average   14.91% Business   13.07% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.78% Cash Back   14.16% Reward   14.51% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.31% Student   13.77% 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 email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2011 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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