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More credit card news | Credit card help | Credit card videos | Credit card statistics September 12, 2013 Keep CreditCards.com news coming! Add newsletter@creditcards.com to your address book now.       Top stories 9 debt myths debunked Did you hear the one about how making even a small payment will stop debt collectors in their tracks? If you believe that, you need some myth-debunking. More...  You can now #buy through social media But do you really want to? In-stream purchasing lets you buy stuff by posting a simple hashtag. It's quick, convenient and potentially dangerous. More...  Steps to protect finances of those with Alzheimer's If a loved one with Alzheimer's forgets to pay bills or is spending money recklessly, there are ways to protect their credit and financial security. More...  Don't let a rental scam spoil your vacation Recognize these warning signs so vacation rental scammers don't make your deposit -- and your plans for a relaxing holiday -- vanish. More...  Expert advice Minimum payments only: Score killer? 'Let's Talk Credit' expert Jane McNamara Making only minimum payments on a high balance can cripple your credit score if your financial situation worsens. More...  Pre-screened offers don't guarantee card approval 'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg All those enticing zero percent card offers that come in the mail don't mean that you'll be approved for them. More...  Yes, you can negotiate medical debt, but... 'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad If you want to end collection calls over past-due medical bills, you can negotiate to pay less, but be prepared for consequences. More...  Is an award flight tax-deductible? 'Cashing In' expert Cathleen McCarthy A flight taken for business is covered under the IRS Code, but not if that flight was purchased using frequent flier miles or points. More...  Blogs Data broker lifts veil on personal, financial data One of the largest data brokers lifts the veil on its vast trove of consumer data and is now allowing people to see just how much it knows about them. More...  Cashless tolls trigger rental car fees Increasingly, toll highways lack a cash lane, leaving you at the mercy of the rental car company's electronic toll collection fees. More...  Get matched with the right credit card CreditCards.com CARDMATCH Credit card rate report (as of 9-12-2013) National Average   14.99% Business   12.98% Low Interest   10.46% Balance Transfer   12.41% Cash Back   14.51% Reward   14.82% Bad Credit   23.48% Airline   14.51% Student   13.27% Instant Approval   28.00% 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 • 9430 Research Blvd., Bldg. 4, Suite 400 • Austin • TX • 78759 • 512-996-8663 © 2013 CreditCards.com All rights reserved.

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