Top story: Poll: Cash or card for $5 purchase?

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Weekly newsletter: August 28, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Poll: Cash or card for $5 purchase? The younger you are, the more likely you are to prefer debit or credit cards for payments of under $5, a new CreditCards.com poll shows ... (See More) Renting a car? Know whether your card adds insurance Renting a car can put your credit card benefits into play, but only if you know what's covered and avoid the exclusions ... (See More) 8 keys to safe plastic use on campus Students entering college also are entering a lifelong journey with credit and debit card use. Here is how to do it safely ... (See More) 'Opening credits' by Erica Sandberg Tips for detecting card theft Yes, there are crooks out there waiting to steal your card info, but if you're vigilant you can stop them before they do too much damage. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Using prepaid cards to boost rewards Some options are drying up, but there are still ways to earn points by buying gift cards and reloadable products. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Seniors vulnerable to card fraud As people get older, even when they are intellectually still very sharp, it seems to become more difficult for them to determine who to trust and when. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report Prep for holiday shopping now, save later It may seem crazy early, but retailers are already prepping for holiday shopping season. And if you have your finances' best interests in mind, maybe you should be, too.  More... Smart money moves for the under-30 set: Are they realistic? Blogger Kelly Dilworth is turning 30 in a few weeks and, according to some personal finance experts, she's only completed a fraction of the financial moves she should have made by now. More... Credit card rate report As of 8/28/2014 National Average 15.06% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.73% Business 12.80% Student 13.27% Cash Back 14.94% Reward 15.04% Airline 15.46% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 28.00% 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.

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Top story: 6 signs of bad financial advice

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Weekly newsletter: August 21, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice 6 signs of bad financial advice While good sound nuggets of money advice can help you keep money in your pocket, bad advice can leave you digging out of a financial hole ... (See More) Health care companies purchasing intimate patient details More health care companies purchase intimate details about patients, such as their income and buying habits, and use it to make predictions about their health ... (See More) Taxes, tuition can rack up rewards -- for a fee You may be tempted to use your credit card for tuition costs to rack up points on the large charge. But you'll probably have to pay a "convenience fee" as well ... (See More) 'Opening credits' by Erica Sandberg Credit card life after bankruptcy After bankruptcy, issuers will be wary of lending to you. Applying for a secured card is a way to boost your FICO score. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Are sign-up rewards bonuses seasonal? If you're looking to get a points bonanza by signing up for a rewards credit card, timing can be critical. But determining when the next big bonus will be is tricky. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Maxed out cards? Don't open another one She's maxed out five credit cards and can't pay what she owes on them, but asks if it's OK if she can use the new credit card she got. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report Tips for staving off student loan debt blues Carrying student loan debt can make you question your life choices, stay in more often on Friday nights and promote higher levels of ice cream consumption, and now there's data to prove it.  More... 6 ways to become a great price negotiator Believe it or not, the same strategies master negotiators use to broker multi-million-dollar business deals can also net you big discounts with retailers, financial institutions, and service providers. More... Credit card rate report As of 8/21/2014 National Average 15.03% Low Interest 10.37% Balance Transfer 12.64% Business 12.80% Student 13.27% Cash Back 14.91% Reward 15.00% Airline 15.46% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 28.00% 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.

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