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Weekly newsletter: December 23, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice 15 fun, easy ways to wrap gift cards Don't feel trapped in a plain white envelope, or even those tiny tin boxes. Give your gift cards more "wow" factor this holiday season with some creativity and a personal touch. More... What interest rate increases will cost you Consumers will pay up to $192 million more a month on their credit card balances starting this month, according to Federal Reserve data. More... Credit score obsession: 7 signs you have one If easy access to your credit score has you checking it obsessively, it might be time to rethink your relationship with FICO. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Merchant refund can create credit balance Yes, you can spend down that cushion, but wait until it's in hand. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Costco cardholders need a new strategy Costco's co-branded AmEx is being replaced by a co-branded Visa.  More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Options in case 'written off' debt reappears on credit report Just because a debt is not listed on your credit report, doesn't mean you're not still responsible for it. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report Real-time security alerts bring peace of mind When blogger Sienna Kossman made an unusual purchase, her card was declined and she immediately received an text message alert from Discover, reassuring her that her issuer was on the alert for fraud. More... Not all alumni cards are created equally If you want to show off your alma mater every time you pay, a university-affiliated card might appeal to you. But be sure to read the terms of the card before you apply. More... Credit card rate report As of 12/23/2015 National Average 14.99% Low Interest 11.67% Balance transfer 14.08% Business 12.87% Student 13.17% Cash Back 15.27% Reward 15.12% Airline 14.92% Bad Credit 22.75% Instant Approval 18.00% 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.

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