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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics February 23, 2012 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 Why the mortgage, credit card interest rate gap? Mortgage rates are near all-time lows while credit card rates are near all-time highs, and the gap between the two is wider than ever. What gives? More...    Watchdog to oversee collectors, credit bureaus The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its plans to oversee the nation's largest debt collectors and credit reporting bureaus. More...  Q&A: 'The Behavior Gap' author Carl Richards Richards, who draws financial concepts on napkins for the New York Times, stunned family and friends when he walked away from his mortgage. More...  How to donate unused rewards miles, points If your miles are about to expire, don't rush out and spend them just to get rid of them. Donate them to charity instead. More...  Expert credit card advice Don't restart the clock on expired debts 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If a collection firm contacts you on a debt that has passed the statute of limitations, don't ignore it, but don't reaffirm the debt. More...  Do debt help plans hurt your credit? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg With $35,000 in debt, a couple entered into a debt management plan for help, but worry how it will impact their credit scores. More...  Is mom's account safe from your creditors? 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner A debt-ridden woman worries her creditors may come after funds in an account she holds jointly with her mom. More...  How to maximize the value of your rewards card 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Can't decide on a rewards card? The most important thing to consider is whether the card will match your spending habits. More...  More credit card news Why dating and credit cards are alike Our guest blogger says the same steps you take to improve your love relationships can be used to improve your relationship with credit cards. More...  Video: Avoid the credit card balance transfer trap Cut through the clutter and save time, money and aggravation by making the most of your credit card balance transfer. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 2-23-2012) National Average   14.91% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.60% Cash Back   14.45% Reward   14.73% Bad Credit   23.41% 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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