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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics September 7, 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 Federal credit card complaint system off to rocky start The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's complaint system was supposed to help consumers resolve disputes with credit card issuers, but is coming under fire for possibly bungling cases. More...  Rate survey: Card APRs rise to record high The average annual percentage rate (APR) on new credit card offers hit 14.94 percent, topping the previous record of 14.91 set in early July. More...  5 ways to rebuild credit after bankruptcy The recession ushered in a tidal wave of bankruptcies. Here are five ways to re-establish your creditworthiness. More...  Issuers catch on to refer-a-friend programs Refer-a-friend programs have existed for decades in various industries, and financial services companies have finally caught on. More...  Expert credit card advice Payment history trumps all in credit scoring 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon Shortening your credit history by removing an old delinquent account is preferable to leaving it on your credit report indefinitely. More...  Cashing in miles? Make sure it's worth it 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Spending miles on an otherwise affordable flight isn't the wisest choice, our expert says. More...  Boost savings with temporary budget cuts 'Opening Credit' expert Erica Sandberg How do you save thousands over a short period, especially when you have a tendency to overspend? First, see where you stand. More...  When good gift cards go bad 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Retailers, like people, go bankrupt, leaving creditors holding the bag. So when it comes to gift cards, limit your exposure. More...  More credit card news Colorado medical pot shops face banking hurdles Medical marijuana retailers continue to be shunned by banks unwilling to provide account services. More...  Emily's list: Debt and depression edition The recent death of a reality TV personality makes our blogger consider the very real ties between debt and depression. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 9-7-2011) National Average   14.94% Business   12.91% Low Interest   10.73% Balance Transfer   12.73% Cash Back   13.90% Reward   14.57% 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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