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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics December 15, 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 'Continuity billing' scams on the rise It's an increasingly common credit card scam and it's on the rise: You agree to one small purchase and then get bilked over and over. More...  Should stay-at-home spouses qualify for credit? A rare, bipartisan congressional group has challenged the fairness of an "independent income" test for those who apply for credit cards. More...  Virtual card numbers: 6 things to know Also called "temporary" or "disposable," these one-time-use card numbers can help keep your "real" card safe. More...  6 reasons why card rewards go unredeemed One-third of $48 billion earned in rewards goes unused every year for various reasons. What's keeping you from cashing in? More...  Expert credit card advice Steps to recover from financial infidelity 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Giving one spouse full financial control can open the door to fraud -- and you won't know about it until the damage is done. More...  Balance transfers don't always help 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Trying to transfer a spouse's high-interest debt to your balance transfer card? Not all issuers will allow that to happen. More...  Positive old accounts won't hurt credit score 'Credit Care' expert Kim McGrigg Don't worry about removing old accounts from your credit report, as long as they were in good standing when closed. More...  5 easy ways to get more rewards points 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Issuers offer countless ways for miles-hungry folks. We've listed the easiest methods for getting the miles or points. More...  More credit card news Fed's rate-hike holiday continues The Federal Reserve's three-year holiday from changing interest rates continues, meaning no sudden card rate hikes for consumers. More...  Foiled AmEx gift card scam lands man in jail One fraudster in Florida is behind bars for an elaborate scam involving AmEx gift cards and big tips at bars. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 12-15-2011) National Average   15.22% Business   13.13% Low Interest   11.17% Balance Transfer   13.08% Cash Back   14.86% Reward   14.86% Bad Credit   24.96% Airline   14.54% Student   13.77% Instant Approval   15.49% 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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