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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics Sept. 29, 2009 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now. Welcome to CreditCards.com's weekly newsletter! In each issue, you will receive the latest consumer information and updates from the industry's leading source of credit card news. Top credit card stories Checking and debit overdraft policies draw scrutiny Amid increased national scrutiny of banks' overdraft policies, bankers, legislators and consumer advocates are scrambling to paint the best face -- or the worst -- on this increasingly controversial practice. More...  Prepaid cards replacing checks as rebate payments Expecting a rebate check? You may be surprised -- and disappointed -- to get a prepaid debit card instead. More...  Think those new card activation stickers protect you? You're led to believe that the new card activation sticker will protect you from unauthorized use, but that's not always the case. More...  APRs rise, even after Fed leaves rates unchanged The Fed chose to leave interest rates unchanged, but credit card issuers decided it was time to raise their APRs anyway. More...  Expert credit card advice Killing the credit card balance that refuses to die 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort Late charges, over-limit fees, rate hikes and cash advance fees can conspire to prevent a credit card balance from going away. More...  Collecting from a collection agency? Ha! 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Changing your mind after you've paid money to the collection agency isn't likely to work in your favor. More...  Can one spouse's bankruptcy ruin the other's credit? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If your spouse files for bankruptcy, your credit score may or may not be impacted, depending on where you live and what you owe. More...  More credit card news How to build a better credit card portfolio A smart credit card strategy can help you make the most of cards' benefits while steering clear of drawbacks. More...  Wealthiest consumers still unwilling to spend Poll: Even those earning over $75,000 annually haven't returned to their old spending habits. More...  Featured credit card Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards Card Credit card rate report (as of 9-29-2009) National Average   12.44% Balance Transfer   12.10% Low Interest   11.52% Business   9.69% Cash Back   11.69% Rewards   12.37% Instant Approval   13.32% Airline   13.97% Bad Credit   14.29% Student   14.45% 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! RSS news feeds Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail, 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. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2009 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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