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Ease the pain, hassle of losing your wallet

Quick: Imagine your wallet's been lost or stolen. Would you know what to do, who to call? This interactive guide contains the tools you need to minimize the damage and recover quickly, keeping your identity and money as safe as possible. More...

Merchant debit card fees rise for small purchases

Small store owners and merchants that make a lot of $5 and $10 debit card sales aren't cheering about the new federal debit card swipe fee rules. More...

Big banks cash in on 'payday' loans

Instead of hitting up a payday loan store when money's tight, consumers can now turn to their bank for these short-term, high-interest loans. More...

Experian offers personal credit score review

Got a question about your credit report? A major credit bureau offers consumers the chance to get answers over the phone -- for a price. More...

Expert credit card advice

Will 'unfreezing' a card hurt your credit?

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
After a bank suspends your card for nonpayment and a maxed-out status, will "unsuspending" it help or hurt your credit score? More...

Divorce doesn't dissolve credit card contracts

'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
Even though a divorce decree states who is responsible for joint card debt, that doesn't mean you're both still not liable. More...

Frequent flier? Opt for airlines miles card

'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy
If you fly regularly, you're better off with a miles card than with cash back -- especially if you're loyal to one airline. More...

Yes, issuers can reject your payment

'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg
It may be shocking, but a credit card issuer can refuse to accept your payment if the amount is smaller than the minimum you owe. More...

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Average credit card APR hits 15 percent

Annual percentage rates on new card offers reached 15 percent for the first time in the four-year history of CreditCards.com's Weekly Rate Report. More...

Diddy gets his AmEx Black Card swiped

Diddy -- formerly known as P. Diddy, formerly formerly known as Puff Daddy and legally known as Sean Combs -- recently fell victim to an identity thief. More...

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(as of 10-13-2011)
National Average		15.00%
Business		13.13%
Low Interest		10.73%
Balance Transfer		12.77%
Cash Back		14.70%
Reward		14.71%
Bad Credit		24.96%
Airline		14.44%
Student		13.77%
Instant Approval		15.99%

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