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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics March 8, 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 Debit, credit cards now a major gas-buying decision "Blocks" or "holds" on your debit or credit card funds, along with spiking gas prices, can drain an account faster than a gashog drains a tank. More... CHART: Compare, find best gasoline rewards cards  Financial watchdog accepts debit, checking gripes The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launches a website and toll-free number for consumers to file complaints about banking-related services. More...  Personal loans are on the rise Priced nearly as high as credit cards, but paid off over a fixed time like auto loans, personal loans find a growing audience seeking to pay down debt. More...  3 financial fights couples can fix Lying about purchases, comparing incomes and disagreeing over what is a want versus a need top the list of couples' money arguments. More...  Moves by Chase, Best Buy push card rates higher Credit card interest rates jumped this week for the first time in nearly three months, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Rate Report. More...  Expert credit card advice How fast can I make a credit comeback? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Rebuilding good credit after running up bad debt requires time and patience, but every on-time payment helps your score heal. More...  Can you sue an authorized user? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A lawsuit is one option to protect yourself from authorized users who rack up debt and try to stick you with a huge unpaid balance. More...  How to remove an authorized user 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner If you've made a mistake with your credit card, authorized users on that card shouldn't have to take a credit hit, too. More...  Divide and conquer to fix budget hurdles 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman If you're overspending but don't know why, break your budget down into thinner slices until you identify the problem area. More...  More credit card news Refund anticipation loan or check? No thanks Our blogger was eagerly awaiting her tax refund -- but not eagerly enough to bite on a refund anticipation loan or its new cousin, the refund check. More...  Barclaycard Ring: Plastic with a social media twist Barclaycard is attempting to curry the credit card-carrying public's favor by allowing cardholder feedback to shape rates and terms. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 3-8-2012) National Average   14.97% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.50% Cash Back   14.45% Reward   14.79% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% 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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