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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics July 4, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.   Have a safe and happy 4th of July!   Top stories Using plastic to pay off student loans? Using one or more credit cards to get out from under the burden of student loan payments can seem tempting, but all too often, it can backfire. More...  Looking for Mr. FICO: Credit scores as dating tool Your astrological sign? Pah. A growing number of today's singles employ a FICO filter, using credit scores to judge whether a date is responsible. More...  10 things not to do when applying for a card When applying for a card, especially if you've had money problems, do one of these and wham! You just hurt your chances of getting approved. More...  Are your finances ready for a 'babymoon'? Need some "just us" time before baby arrives? Then start planning your "babymoon" -- just don't add to your stress by spending a bundle. More...  Expert advice Settling a debt? Get it in writing 'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane E. McNamara If you want to settle a debt with a collector for less than owed, do it safely and permanently by following these steps. More...  Will canceling a new card hurt your score? 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg A reader regrets he opened a store card and wants to cancel it before he activates it. How much will that hurt his credit score? More...  Sister opens cards using Mom's identity 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad One sister charges thousands to cards opened in Mom's name. The other sister grinds her teeth but keeps the secret. More...  Blogs and infographics Rates rising, but not for credit cards If your fear is that a spike in card rates is coming soon, relax. The prime rate -- the benchmark that triggers a boost in card rates -- has not budged. More...  Infographic: Card debt swapped for school debt Young consumers are turning their backs on credit cards and piling on student loans, according to June 2013 data from FICO. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 7-4-2013) National Average   14.96% Business   12.98% Low Interest   10.37% Balance Transfer   12.39% Cash Back   14.85% Reward   14.79% Bad Credit   23.64% Airline   14.63% Student   13.16% Instant Approval   28% 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! Become a fan! RSS news feeds Taking Charge: A CreditCards.com blog You received this email alert because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in email 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. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link CreditCards.com • 8920 Business Park Drive • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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