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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics August 1, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.       Top stories Rules of the road for improving your credit mix Having greater diversity in the types of credit you use can nudge your credit score up -- as long as you make your payments on time. More...  How credit scores impact some student loan approvals Planning to apply for student loans? Check your credit. If applying for PLUS loans or private student loans, your credit history counts. More...  Summer vacation mistakes that can cost you Dreaming about a lazy day at the beach? Just make sure you don't make a planning mistake that could set your finances back for months. More...  Credit card industry facts, debt statistics We've taken our statistics -- the Web's largest and most popular source of fully cited, credible data -- updated the information and given it a new look. More...  Expert advice The path to a lower interest rate 'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane McNamara Most banks and credit unions tie their cards' interest rates to the prime rate, but knowing the prime alone won't help lower yours. More...  Will debt management plan hurt FICO score? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg When you enter a debt management plan, one requirement is to close open card accounts. How will that affect your credit score? More...  Husband won't stop charging on joint card 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Sharing a joint card is hard if one spouse uses the card too often and can't pay off the balance. More...  Blessed by sudden wealth? Move slowly 'New Frugal You' expert Gary Foreman A large inheritance creates the temptation to spend and lend large. To keep your newly obtained wealth intact, call in the experts. More...  Blogs Buy stuff with just a nod of your head? A Finnish startup promises to replace all those passwords, PINs and security codes with a simple device you always carry with you: your face. More...  Occupy Wall Street unveils prepaid card plans Members of the Occupy Wall Street movement are getting into the prepaid card business for the 99 percenters. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 8-1-2013) National Average   14.96% Business   12.98% Low Interest   10.37% Balance Transfer   12.39% Cash Back   14.85% Reward   14.79% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% Instant Approval   28% 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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