Top story: 8 embarrassing credit and debit card moments

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Weekly newsletter: March 31, 2016  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice 8 embarrassing credit and debit card moments Here are eight times when cardholders wished the ground would open up and suck them in. Try to learn from their mistakes, but if you slip up, you can laugh about it later. More... The hard and fast rules of hard inquiries Experts explain exactly how credit bureaus take hard inquiries in account when you apply for credit. More... 7 things you never budget for (but need to) There's always that surprise expense that you end up paying for with your credit card. Here are some common expenses to bookmark in your budget. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg With high credit score, adding new travel card not a problem With responsible use, adding another card to your arsenal has advantages. More... 'Credit Smart' by Susan Keating If buying a home soon, handle old debt with care How you deal with creditors can clean up your credit -- or send up red flags. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Getting the most out of multiple rewards cards Which to use? Know your spending habits, and look at costs, benefits. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report Millennials: Cards first, cash later (or never) Young adults have grown up surrounded by digital devices. It's no wonder why many millennials prefer to just keep tabs on digital money. More... Who is -- and isn't -- looking out for consumers Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, called the director of the CFPB to a hearing last week to scold him for supposedly throwing his regulatory weight around. More... Credit card rate report As of 3/31/2016 National Average 15.16% Low Interest 11.96% Balance transfer 14.36% Business 13.12% Student 13.42% Cash Back 15.21% Reward 15.26% Airline 15.17% Bad Credit 22.56% Instant Approval 18.04% 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: Poll: Pay with cash or card for $5 purchase?

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Weekly newsletter: March 24, 2016  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Poll: Pay with cash or card for $5 purchase? Cash is still king, but the crown is slipping. Millennials like to use cards, especially debit, for small purchases, our poll reveals. More... 6 ways stay-at-home parents ruin their credit Taking care of your kids also means taking care of your credit. Avoid these credit mistakes that parents often make. More... Millennials most likely to fall prey to scams The younger generation is comfortable, but not always careful, with technology. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Secured card, patience needed to boost score Improving a credit score requires many cycles of consistently paying debt. More... 'Credit Smart' by Susan Keating Don't rush to pay very old debt in collections After many years, it may be uncollectible due to its age. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno Wrong address in credit report won't hurt score Bureaus use formula to decide which address is current. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report 'Fraudster's Dictionary' names the latest cyberscams Think you're hip to the latest scams and fraud? Be sure to consult "A Fraudster's Dictionary," a guide to the latest cyberschemes. More... Romantic partners trump parents in influencing students' money habits Talking with your kids about money and modeling good financial habits can go a long way toward helping them stay out of debt. But don't beat yourself up if your kids' money habits suddenly take a turn for the worse. More... Credit card rate report As of 3/24/2016 National Average 15.16% Low Interest 11.96% Balance transfer 14.36% Business 13.12% Student 13.42% Cash Back 15.21% Reward 15.26% Airline 15.17% Bad Credit 22.56% Instant Approval 18.04% 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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