Top story: Cities with the biggest, smallest credit card debt burdens

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Weekly newsletter: July 30, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Cities with the biggest, smallest credit card debt burdens People on the coasts aren't known for frugal living, but when you consider their income, they carry the lightest credit card burden. More... Privacy or rewards? Some card programs make you choose Some banks won't let you fully participate in their rewards program if you opt out of them sharing your data. More... How to get the best exchange rate while abroad Credit and debit cards offer the best rates for purchases, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Mom steals ID, racks up debt, ruins daughter's credit Reluctant to turn in mom, daughter faces huge debt that she can't repay. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Secured card may be best when on fixed income With a secured card, you can't spend more than what you can repay. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Changing your reward card when airlines shift strategies It makes sense to monitor the companies connected to your credit card rather than get stuck with rewards you won't use. More... Taking Charge Blog Rate Report Once the Fed raises rates, how soon will your card's APR go up? When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates your credit card's APR is almost certainly going to go up. How quickly will they hit you? Your card agreement spells it out, and there are variations between banks. More... 'BWANMNP!' alarm reveals how strange chip cards remain Just because a store customer has an EMV chip card doesn't mean he or she knows how to use it. Ditto the store personnel. A loud alarm hammered home that point. More... Credit card rate report As of 7/30/2015 National Average 15.00% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.12% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.27% Reward 15.14% Airline 15.10% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 18.00% 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.

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Top story: Cardless cash ATMs aim to reduce fraud

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Weekly newsletter: July 23, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Cardless cash ATMs aim to reduce fraud New technology allows you to use your smartphone to withdraw cash. Developers say the method offers greater security in addition to convenience. More... You've paid off your debt. Now what? Being debt-free is great, but it doesn't mean you have all the financial answers -- now you have disposable income. Here's how to manage it. More... What to do if you fail your debt management plan DMPs can seem like a magic solution, and can actually help you dig your way out of debt, but they're not for everyone, and seeing one through to the end isn't always easy. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg How a balance transfer card can boost FICO score Opening a new line of credit can reduce your overall debt-to-credit-limit ratio. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno Myth: Too much available credit hurts home loan Closing cards with little or no balances won't boost your credit score. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Cashing in rewards points after death It's best to redeem them for something with a concrete value. More... Blog and video Rate Report Video: Debt collector calling? Know your rights Find out what a debt collector can and cannot say when they call you. More... Those on tight budgets choose material goods over experiences Researchers say if you want to extract more happiness from your purchases, you're better off buying experiences than material goods. Yet according to a new study, people living on a budget are more likely to take the opposite approach. More... Credit card rate report As of 7/23/2015 National Average 15.00% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.12% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.27% Reward 15.14% Airline 15.10% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 18.00% 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.

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