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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics December 14, 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 11 smartphone tips for holiday shopping If the thought of making lists, battling crowds and spending lots of money makes you feel less than jolly, cheer up. You may already have the tools to make holiday shopping a snap in your smartphone. More...  How one couple paid off $120,000 in debt Frances Bostick of Manhattan, Kansas, keeps a bag of cut-up credit cards to remind her of her hard-won victory over a $120,000 debt. More...  FTC takes aim at mobile apps for kids Games and other apps designed for kids come under fire for sharing information and allowing in-app charges without adequate disclosure. More...  Get out of jail with a credit card To the chagrin of traditional bail bond agents, an increasing number of jails allow arrested people to pay their bonds by credit card. More...  Expert credit card advice Dealing with card debt after being laid off 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad A single mom with a son in college and lots of card debt is laid off. Will a credit consolidation company help or hurt her dilemma? More...  6 simple credit lessons for college students 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg What can start out as an emergency card in college can morph into long-term debt if  you don't manage your charging well. More...  Finding an affordable, safe handyman 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman Cast a wide net to get a reliable person for your home repairs, and don't necessarily assume cheapest if best. More...  Will a card upgrade boost your rewards? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy Upgrading a card to another in the same family may boost rewards, but the move could ding your credit score in the process. More...  'Taking Charge' blogs Starbucks 'Metal Card' going for serious coin Starbucks' entire 5,000 limited edition "Metal Card" -- selling for $450 each -- sold out quickly and can now be found on eBay. More...  Bogus $500 million note scammer busted In the land of stupid crimes, Floridian Cleland Ayison tried to pass a fake Federal Reserve Note to an undercover FBI agent. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 12-14-2012) National Average   14.96% Business   13.13% Low Interest   10.40% Balance Transfer   12.62% Cash Back   14.30% Reward   14.80% 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 © 2012 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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