Top story: Best ways to earn, redeem rewards points over the holidays

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Weekly newsletter: November 26, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Best ways to earn, redeem rewards points over the holidays Credit card rewards you've been earning all year can help defray the costs of the holidays. The season is a great time to boost your rewards earning potential, too. More... Making sense of confusing credit card statements Spotting fraudulent charges can be hard when so many businesses put unfamiliar, but legitimate, names on your billing statement. More... Airlines change from miles to price-based rewards The three largest U.S. airlines now base rewards points on how much you pay, not how far you fly, a change that devalues airline rewards for all but the most hardcore traveler. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia IRS won't care if you buy gift cards with reward points Even if you get "cash back" rewards that you spend like cash, it's not considered income, so shop away! More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Know your risk before giving credit card to a relative A sister's request to give her a credit card for three months requires close examination. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Parental conservators can block access to finances, credit Parents took over son's credit card debt, filed bankruptcy on his behalf, and prevented him from getting credit. More... Taking Charge blog Rate Report Worry about payment security, yes. Take precautions, no Americans may be prepping to shop this weekend but there's still a pretty significant worry weighing on their minds: payment security. More... 3 ways EMV may affect holiday shopping The U.S. is in the midst of a major payment card transition and that means some of our holiday shopping experiences may be a bit different this year. More... Credit card rate report As of 11/26/2015 National Average 14.96% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.07% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.27% Reward 15.09% Airline 14.91% 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: Rating fraud: All security breaches are not equal

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Weekly newsletter: November 19, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Rating fraud: All security breaches are not equal Major data breaches, stolen cards, spam email -- different types of fraud have different risks involved. Knowing those risks might save you a headache. More... What to do when your retail store card switches banks When a new bank issues your retail card, be on the looking for changes in the rewards and the card's terms. More... Rocky start for wallet-slimming 'universal cards' New devices promise to consolidate all your cards. But critics say they already are outdated. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno How hard and soft inquiries affect your credit score Your credit score can suffer damage if you drop too many hard inquiries into it. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks When you get a windfall, pay debts in full to restore credit Use that windfall to pay debts off; a partial settlement will be taxable and bog down your score. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Don't agree to debt repayment you can't afford Stick to your budget and your guns when dealing with pushy debt collectors. More... Taking Charge blog Rate Report Be wary of holiday scams and 'free' gifts As the holiday season inches closer, it's not uncommon for scammers to take advantage of consumers. Quick reactions to appealing offers could put you at risk for fraud. More... Guilt over using savings can lead to unnecessary debt When faced with a sudden expense, such as a medical bill or car repair, don't let guilt over dipping into your household savings tempt you into using a credit card instead. More... Credit card rate report As of 11/19/2015 National Average 14.96% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.07% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.27% Reward 15.09% Airline 14.91% 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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