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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 13, 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 FICO's Catch-22: Your credit history You can't get good credit until you have good credit, and you can't get good terms on a loan until you've behaved well. Ah, your credit history. More...  Young adults using plastic to boost self-esteem In an uncertain world, it just takes a quick swipe of a credit card for some young adults to feel like they've got everything under control. More...  Want more rewards? Add an authorized user Adding an authorized user can land you that free flight, but beware -- it may ding your credit and expose you to financial risk. More...  Issuers spending less on college marketing deals With scrutiny up on once-secret credit card marketing deals with college groups, the payments are still big, but heading down, a Fed report said. More...  Expert credit card advice Will unpaid restitution slam ex-con's credit? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon A former convict, just released from prison, can't pay his restitution. What are his options to preserve his credit? More...  Adult daughter abusing elderly mom's credit 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad What steps do you take when your sister won't stop charging on your elderly mom's credit card without approval? More...  Paying over the minimum must lower your balance 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg A cardholder notices that her high interest credit card's balance isn't falling, even while she pays more than the minimum payment. More...  How do banks set a card's credit limit? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg When banks issue you a credit card, how do they determine how much credit to give you? More...  More credit card news Consumer credit card debt jumps Consumer card balances saw their biggest percentage jump in nearly three years -- going up more than 5 percent -- according to the Federal Reserve. More...  Infographic: Women more focused on cutting debt When Javelin Research polled men and women about their top financial goals in 2011, women were more frugal-minded. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-13-2011) 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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