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Credit card surcharges? No way, poll says

Nearly two in three Americans say they would stop using their credit cards if retailers start tacking on extra fees for paying with plastic, according to an exclusive CreditCards.com poll. More...

5 steps to overcome financial shame, guilt

Hitting bottom financially is bad enough. The fear, guilt or shame associated with failure can make recovery seem impossible, but there's hope. More...

Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

It's not always easy to get errors corrected on your credit reports, but you have a 1970 law on your side that can help. More...

Airlines launch new loyalty incentives

Low-cost airlines are making a play for frequent fliers with new incentives typically reserved for elite-status members. More...

Expert credit card advice

How to clear credit of fraudulent account

'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
Getting an issuer and the credit bureaus to clear your record of a fraudulent account takes patience and a little know-how. More...

Will canceling a new, unused card hurt your credit?

'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader regrets he opened a store card and wants to cancel it before he activates it. How much will that hurt his credit score? More...

Steps to contest, end wage garnishment

'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner
Even after you have a judgment against you and wages garnished, you have options to try and limit or end the wage-taking. More...

What it means when a debt is 'written off'

'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman
When a debt is written off, that's just an accounting term that means one -- and only one -- creditor has given up on it. More...

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Rate survey: Credit card rates remain flat

Interest rates on new credit card offers remained flat for the third straight week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Rate Report. More...

Olympian parents: All that glitters isn't gold

What do Olympians Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte and Lolo Jones all have in common? Parents who are struggling financially to keep afloat. More...

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(as of 8-15-2012)
National Average		14.97%
Business		13.13%
Low Interest		10.40%
Balance Transfer		12.62%
Cash Back		14.43%
Reward		14.81%
Bad Credit		23.64%
Airline		14.63%
Student		13.02%
Instant Approval		15.49%

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