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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 29, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.       Top stories Avoid paying interest on no-interest deals About one in five people who sign up for no-interest deals on big-ticket items actually wind up owing finance charges -- often hundreds of dollars -- because of tripwires in the terms of the credit cards that are used to finance them. More...  Americans look abroad to avoid student loan blues Frustrated by high college costs, U.S. students look overseas. Universities in Canada and farther afield offer comparable quality at a lower cost. More...  Know these 5 things about payroll cards More employers offer reloadable payroll cards in lieu of checks or direct deposits. But watch out for the costs and risks that come with them. More...  Expert advice Buried in debt. Can you just stop paying? 'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane McNamara If you're swamped with card debt, it may be tempting to stop making payments and hope the problem goes away. Sorry. It won't. More...  Is a card account open if it isn't activated? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg If you apply for a card, get it in the mail and then choose not to activate it, does the account still get listed on your credit report? More...  Slow, steady route to good credit rating wins 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Paying on time for a few months doesn't drastically change a credit score, especially if you've lapsed in the past. More...  Which rewards cards benefit parents? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy If you have kids at college, you may want a rewards card to help pay for their travel and everyday expenses. More...  Infographics Your map through Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy If you think bankruptcy might be your best option, this interactive guide shows what you can expect at each stop along the way. More...  Gen Y embraces mobile bill pay, boomers like mail When it comes to paying bills, consumers -- especially young ones -- are embracing mobile, according to a recent survey from Western Union. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-29-2013) National Average   14.95% Business   12.98% Low Interest   10.46% Balance Transfer   12.44% Cash Back   14.51% Reward   14.77% Bad Credit   23.48% Airline   14.63% Student   13.27% Instant Approval   28.00% 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 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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This week's top story: Step-by-step guide to debt negotiation

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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 22, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.       Top stories Card debt negotiation in 3 (not) easy steps You can still dicker over your credit card debt and work out better terms, but expect a marathon, not a sprint. More...  Credit denied: Secrets to credit card approval Rejected for a new credit card? Take these steps to make sure that the next time you apply for new plastic, your chances for approval are high. More...  10 things NOT do when applying for plastic When applying for a card, especially if you've had money problems, do one of these and wham! You just hurt your chances of getting approved. More...  Expert advice Can a car dealer garnish wages? 'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane McNamara Every car owner's nightmare is to get stuck with a lemon. Can a dealer garnish wages if you can't pay the loan on a useless auto? More...  How 'authorized user' status builds US credit 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg New to the U.S.? There are several ways to build a good credit history, most notably by being an authorized user on another's card. More...  Don't share accounts with elderly parents 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Having joint accounts with elderly parents can have serious implications, such as liability for debts and collection efforts. More...  Can I churn Hilton rewards credit cards? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy AmEx, Citi cards earning Hilton HHonors points are churnable -- you can cancel them and reapply to get a new sign-up bonus. More...  Blogs You want my credit card BEFORE I eat? Restaurants in Charlotte, N.C., are holding diners' credit cards hostage to cut down on "dine and dash" incidents. More...  Can you eat healthily on a budget? It's not healthy foods that are dragging down your grocery budget, says new research. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-22-2013) National Average   14.95% Business   12.98% Low Interest   10.46% Balance Transfer   12.44% Cash Back   14.51% Reward   14.77% Bad Credit   23.48% Airline   14.63% Student   13.27% Instant Approval   28.00% 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 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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