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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics November 10, 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 Issuers: Sorry, new law says we can't cut your rates Credit card issuers are using the new credit card reform law against consumers, claiming that not only does it prevent sudden rate hikes, it ties their hands so tightly they are now forbidden from offering quick interest rate cuts as well. More...  5 credit card opt-out mistakes to avoid Even if you’ve opted out of a credit card interest rate increase, these costly mishaps can trigger an unwanted rate hike. More...  Reform-compliant terms unveiled by Discover Under Discover's new credit card terms, banned practices disappear, but in some cases, "creative" new charges take their places instead. More...  11 golden rules of practical gift card giving Pampering at the spa? Expensive round of golf? Out. Practical gifts are in this holiday season, and that goes for gift cards, too. More...  Expert credit card advice How to pay off $12,000 in credit card debt 'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort When it comes to paying off massive credit card debt, it's important to remember that there's no quick fix. More...  Living off plastic alone for year is a terrible option 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg Credit cards were never meant to replace income over a long period of time, and doing so can bring big trouble. More...  There's a cost to paying less than you owe 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad Before you jump at the chance to pay less than what you owe, think about what settling your debt will end up costing you. More...  How many credit cards do you need? 'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy Simon There's no easy answer for how many credit cards someone should have, but it's what you do with them that matters the most. More...  Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog My credit card life in 4 squiggly lines More than a year after having a credit card, I'm left with some musical equipment, a lot of empty calories, plenty of great memories and $600 in debt. More...  The Nothing Card lets you buy nothing, pay nothing If you've tried everything to get your debt under control, it may be time to consider the Nothing Card. More...  Featured low interest credit card Capital One No Hassle Miles Rewards Credit card rate report (as of 11-10-2009) 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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