Top story: New lenders create their own scores

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Weekly newsletter: March 3, 2016  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice New lenders shun FICO, create their own scores Some lenders are rejecting traditional credit scores -- such as those from FICO or VantageScore -- and are creating their own scoring algorithms. More... Financial management tips for after a loved one dies When a loved one dies, things like paying the bills can fall to the wayside. More... Video: Digital fingerprints can be hacked, too No system is foolproof, but fingerprint hacking is an unlikely target for identity thieves. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Charging after bankruptcy filing can backfire Racking up card charges during a time of repayment can lead to trouble. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks If health problems strike, ask for hardship rate reduction Avoid a settlement if you can; its credit score impact lingers. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Consider award availability before selecting travel card If you know where you want to travel, see which airlines offer the most award seats before applying for a travel card. More... Taking charge blog Rate Report Regulators build fast lane for 'new money' ideas "Old money is stuck in the past," PayPal's Super Bowl ad declared. But if old money is stuck in the past, so is money law. More... MasterCard to debut 'selfie' payment verification Forget fumbling with a password to secure an online payment. MasterCard is launching a simpler way for you to secure and verify your purchases. More... Credit card rate report As of 3/3/2016 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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