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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics October 13, 2009 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now. CreditCards.com's weekly newsletter features the latest consumer information and updates from the industry's leading source of credit card news. Top credit card stories Paying off a child's debt strains family ties As a parent, your goal is to provide your children with the skills they need to grow into successful, responsible, happy adults. By continually rescuing your kids, however, you risk helping them stay dependent. These four steps can help make it easier. More...  BofA pledges moratorium on interest rate hikes Bank of America has pledged not to boost credit card APRs until February 2010, but two other issuers say they have no plans to do the same. More...  Credit card balances fall nearly $10 billion in August This marks the 11th straight month of decline amid job losses and an ongoing change in consumer and lender attitudes toward plastic. More...  Credit card interest rates jump for 3rd straight week Rate hikes from Citi, Chase, other banks send national average card interest rate higher again. More...  Expert credit card advice How your credit score reflects paid-off accounts 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort When you pay off a card, the credit score impact is swift. But if the account was in arrears, you won't like what you see. More...  The downside of a cash-only lifestyle 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg If you choose to use a debit card all the time instead of a credit card, your credit score could suffer. More...  Debt collectors must prove the debt is yours 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Are you being harassed for debt that isn't yours? Prevent debt collection abuse by taking these steps. More...  There ain't no such thing as a free FICO score 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon If you think you'll get a free FICO score with your free credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com, you're mistaken. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog Credit cards won't boost this year's holiday sales Frugal-minded consumers are likely to shift away from credit cards and instead put holiday buys on debit cards and cash. More...  Don't dodge credit card company calls In the words of Blondie's Deborah Harry, "Call me" if you're trying to alert me to credit card fraud. More...  Featured credit card Discover More Card - American Flag Credit card rate report (as of 10-13-2009) National Average   12.64% Balance Transfer   13.10% Low Interest   11.92% Business   9.80% Cash Back   12.36% Rewards   12.76% Instant Approval   13.32% Airline   13.60% 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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