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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics November 3, 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 13 ways to get gift cards for less Though the fact is rarely advertised, gift cards can be bought for less than they're worth. Here are 13 creative ways to pay less than the face value of a gift card. You might be able to buy a gift card for half price -- or even lower. More...  Don't let a buying spree ruin your home buyer break Running up credit card bills before closing can jeopardize that $8,000 tax credit you counted on for your first home. More...  Uncle Sam wants you ... unless your credit stinks You may be ready to serve your country, but if your finances aren't in good shape, your country may not allow you to serve. More...  Religion and credit: Is it a sin to charge? Will using plastic land you in hot water with your almighty? Depending on the belief system, card use might require some repentance. More...  Expert credit card advice Debt can slow down retirement goals 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort If debt gets out of control, it can force you to put off retiring indefinitely. Don't be shy about seeking help. More...  Your 5-step plan for traveling with credit cards 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Most people don't consider their credit cards when traveling abroad. That's a mistake. Here's what you need to know. More...  When the no-interest, same-as-cash clock runs out 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If you aren't diligent about paying off a balance during the no-interest period, you face the high-interest gantlet. More...  Opting out doesn't have to impact your credit 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon It's a common question these days: Will opting out of a rate increase hurt my credit? The answer isn't so clear cut. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog Pew report: Do credit cards stink? The Pew Charitable Trusts reports how card issuers continue to be "unfair or deceptive" -- despite legislation set to curtail these practices in 2010. More...  Ways to check gift card balances from home You no longer have to go to the store register to find out what's left on your gift card balance. Major issuers now let you check without leaving home. More...  Featured cash back credit card Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Credit card rate report (as of 11-03-2009) National Average   12.64% Balance Transfer   13.46% Low Interest   11.91% Business   9.69% Cash Back   12.36% Rewards   12.85% 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 How perfect are you? Do you have a perfect or nearly perfect credit score? If so, we'd love to share your tips on how you achieved credit nirvana. Tell the editors at CreditCards.com how you did it. 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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