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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 12, 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 FICO introduces new mortgage credit score The tool may help more people get home loans by adding nontraditional data, such as child support payments and other, short-term installment loans, into the lending decision. More...  Why minutes matter when paying your card bill Legal changes stopped issuers from playing with due dates, but the time of day can vary and minutes matter for just-in-time payments. More...  How to afford the high cost of drug rehab Not every recovering addict can afford a swank rehab clinic, but everyone who needs help with substance abuse can find an affordable solution. More...  'Cashless' cruising keeps you spending Many cruise ships have gone to a cashless system onboard, but with cash out of sight, you can quickly go overboard on charges. More...  Expert credit card advice Inheritance at risk with bankruptcy filing 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Courts don't like you filing for bankruptcy before you get an inheritance, so there are rules about when those funds are truly yours. More...  With six cards already, would another one hurt? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A 25-year-old with six credit cards already wants to know if adding yet another card to the mix will help or hurt her credit score. More...  Ailing dad's card debt shouldn't worry mom 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner With few jointly shared assets and little income, he's judgment proof; creditors should be politely but firmly told to go away. More...  Are gift cards best use of Worldpoints? 'Cashing in' expert Cathleen McCarthy A reader wants to use her points for gift cards, but depending on the point total, cash back may be the way to go. More...  More credit card news, blogs Consumer card debt rocketed up in May Consumer credit card balances rose in May after tumbling the previous month, according to new data from the Federal Reserve. More...  Teen's money lessons pay off At 18, her son's credit score is in the mid-700s, so blogger mom Julie Sherrier must have done something right. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-12-2012) National Average   14.91% Business   12.67% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.46% Cash Back   14.24% Reward   14.75% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.31% 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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