Top story: Fewer offers, better deals for student credit cards

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Weekly newsletter: August 27, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Fewer offers, but better deals for student credit cards The Credit CARD Act of 2009 imposed restrictions that thinned the ranks of student-oriented cards, but those that remain are pretty good, our survey finds. More... How a car repossession affects your credit Between late payments and collections, a repo can cause a 100-point score drop. More... List of cards with free credit scores continues to expand; latest is AmEx American Express cardholders can now see their FICO credit score for free online, as the issuer joins the list of cards that offer free scores. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Steps to remove yourself from mom's card You should apply for a new card before removing yourself as an authorized user on another. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Explain medical debt with 100-word statement Explain a late payment due to medical debt, but don't forget to remove it later. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Unaffiliated travel reward cards give you choices, bonuses Some cards come with sign-up bonuses that can be used for a wide range of travel charges, but they're not for everyone. More... Taking Charge Blog Rate Report Law limiting debit interchange fees backfires A ruling to cap how much banks can charge a merchant to process a debit transaction aimed to lower costs for merchants. But according to a new report, the cap had little effect -- and even raised costs for some. More... Not knowing your interest rate can hurt you Quick, what's the interest rate on your credit card? If you know without peeking, you're doing well. Many people are stumped by the question, including some who work here at CreditCards.com. More... Credit card rate report As of 8/27/2015 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: If we go to biometric IDs, will hackers try to steal your face?

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Weekly newsletter: August 20, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice If biometric IDs become the norm, will hackers try to steal your face? Advocates of biometric identifiers say worries are overblown, but a GAO report says digitally stored records of fingerprints, palms, irises and faces raise privacy questions. More... Buying a car with no credit: 6 things to know Even with bad or no credit it is possible to get a vehicle. Here's what you should know before plunking down your cash. More... 8 FAQs about EMV credit cards The way you use a credit card is about to change significantly as the U.S. moves to chip-enabled cards. We've answered eight common questions about the transition. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Yes, raid kid's college fund to pay $30,000 card debt If you have huge debt, you're likely losing more to interest than you're saving in a college fund. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno 5 credit score oddities Quirks in the credit scoring formula make unexpected things help or hurt. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Personalized help for maximizing your rewards If you're not comfortable deciding which cards to purge and use, technology and professionals might help. More... Taking Charge Blog Rate Report Lengthy wait for debt repayment plan hurts struggling debtors Overwhelmed by credit card debt, you call a nonprofit credit counseling service for help. You give the details of your income, debts and resources. the counselor helps you draw a budget. And then you wait. More... 3 reasons to clean up your Facebook act Facebook may help us connect with relatives and share comical-yet-relatable memes, but what if financially unstable, distant Internet "friends" are the reason you're not approved for a small loan? More... Credit card rate report As of 8/20/2015 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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