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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 3, 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 New medical FICO score sparks questions Within the next 12 months, whether you like it or not, about 10 million Americans are expected to be scored -- much like a credit score -- on how likely they are to fill a prescription and take all the pills the doctor ordered, on schedule. More...  Collectors' use of social media raises concerns The use of social media by debt collectors to track debtors prompts government, consumer groups to ponder the need for new guidelines. More...  Puffing up your income isn't fibbing, it's fraud This is a cautionary tale to keep in mind the next time you're filling out an application for a new credit card. More...  U.S. Mint bans $1 coin trick for racking up rewards People who make a hobby out of amassing credit card rewards points are mourning the loss of a popular if devious tactic. More...  Expert credit card advice Can you remove bankruptcy from credit reports? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon If you file for bankruptcy -- but the move is never completed -- you may be able to have it removed from your credit report. More...  Resold loan appears twice on credit report? 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg The same loan may appear multiple times on your credit report, but it only impacts your credit once. More...  New resident's quest for U.S. plastic 'Opening Credit' expert Erica Sandberg Having lived in the U.S. for two years, a reader wants to know how to go about picking -- and getting approved for -- new plastic. More...  Cash back or miles? 6 questions to ask 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Our credit card rewards column returns, helping a reader answer a common question: Cash back or miles? More...  More credit card news Top consumer complaints: car repairs, credit, debt Annual survey of government consumer agencies puts auto repair, credit and debt issues at the top of complaint lists. More...  Emily's list: Debt-free honeymoon edition Our blogger shares seven things she and her husband are doing to keep costs down on their Pacific Northwest honeymoon. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-3-2011) National Average   14.88% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   14.16% Reward   14.50% 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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