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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics Sept. 23, 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 How one family shed $106,000 in debt Five years ago, the Hildebrandt family of New Richmond, Wis., was juggling more than $100,000 in credit card and personal debt. Through frugality, determination and hard work, they are now -- other than a mortgage -- debt-free. Here's how they did it. More...  More credit cardholders can count on concierges You no longer need be ultrarich, or even pay a fee, to obtain the customized services of a credit card concierge. More...  Helping aging parents dig out of credit card debt With credit card debt among seniors up 26 percent, experts share how to help parents get on track without compromising your own financial future. More...  Cell phone technology turns into fraud-fighting tool Mobile phone technology is fast becoming the latest crime-fighting tool against credit card fraud. More...  Expert credit card advice The risks you take when cosigning on a loan 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort When you cosign on a loan and the original borrower stops paying, your credit report and credit score take a hit, too. More...  Raising your credit score takes time, persistence 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg The keys to raising credit scores from the depths are consistency, persistence and time. More...  How does moving abroad affect credit card debt? 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Moving abroad doesn't mean you strand credit card debt acquired in the States -- especially if you ever plan on returning home. More...  More credit card news 7 ways to get the most from rewards credit cards The issue is not whether you should get a rewards card, but what type of rewards card is best for you. More...  8 ways to keep credit card rates, fees low As the cost of credit creeps ever higher, micro-managing your finances is assuming greater importance. More...  Featured credit card Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards Card Credit card rate report (as of 9-23-2009) National Average   12.28% Balance Transfer   10.32% Low Interest   11.52% Business   10.49% Cash Back   11.69% Rewards   12.16% Instant Approval   13.32% Airline   13.79% 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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