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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics September 6, 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 Rejected for credit? It could be because you're dead Rejected for a loan because your credit history was shut down? It could be because the credit bureaus mistakenly have you listed as deceased. More...  How to say no to loved one's money requests There's nothing wrong with wanting to help a loved one in a financial lurch, but not if it will derail your own finances. Know when to say no. More...  Libor, fed funds rate, prime rate: A primer Confused by the difference between Libor and prime? Here's all you need to know about the benchmark interest rates that help set your loans. More...  Video: Busting debt-settlement myths Too much debt? Some debt settlement firms' promises sound too good to be true, and this video exposes the truth behind the hype. More...  Expert credit card advice How a friendly loan can turn ugly 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Lending money to friends is risky, especially if you use your credit card to fund it. What do you do when they stop paying the bills? More...  New immigrant credit rules of the road 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg New to the country? Common credit reporting myths cloud an already complicated system, making it even harder to understand. More...  Negotiating debt vs. paying off delinquency 'Credit Care' expert Tanisha Warner Card issuers aren't likely to settle on an account that isn't incredibly delinquent -- and if they do, it could hurt your credit. More...  Are chip cards necessary for charging overseas? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Looking to maximize rewards when traveling abroad? For now, forget chip-and-PIN. Your best bet is still the mag stripe card. More...  Credit card blogs Don't track my buys, Argentina The Argentine government will now monitor its citizens' card use to clamp down on foreign purchases and encourage local spending. More...  Will punching PIN in reverse at ATM alert cops? An old urban myth is getting passed around via email again, and it's as false as it ever was. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 9-6-2012) National Average   14.98% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.62% Cash Back   14.47% Reward   14.82% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% 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 © 2012 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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