Poll: Holiday retail season starts too darn early

More Credit Card News Credit Card Reviews Credit Card Videos Credit Card Statistics Credit Card News  Poll: Holiday retail season starts too darn early  Paid a charged-off debt; now what? Retailers cash in on booming mobile card reader adoption   Expert Advice   'Cashing In’ by Tony Mecia How to get double cash back at Costco Get double cash back at Costco with executive membership and the Costco Citi Anywhere Visa.   'Opening Credits’ by Erica Sandberg Once balance is paid off, your credit limit is restored New to credit? Here's how charging and repaying affects your credit limit.   'Credit Smart’ by Susan Keating  Card account keeps getting hacked. Close it? Canceling a card can impact a credit score, but sometimes it's necessary. Taking Charge Blog Millennials answer Reserve's 100,000-point question How to spend that 100,000-point sign-up bonus? Millennials share how they're going to do it. How a DIY mentality adds up to savings Blogger Erica Sandberg shares how doing a few things yourself can save you hundreds each month. Credit Card Rate Report as of 9/30/16 National average 15.22%  Low interest 11.98% Business 13.12% Student 13.42% Balance Transfer 14.39% Airline 15.13% Cash Back 15.33% Reward 15.30% Instant approval 18.04% Bad credit 22.86%     You received this email because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. We send only verified opt-in email, specifically requested by our subscribers. We offer two ways to unsubscribe: 1. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the "Unsubscribe" link at bottom of email.

Protect yourself from banks 'cross-selling' fake accounts

More Credit Card News Credit Card Reviews Credit Card Videos Credit Card Statistics Credit Card News  Protect yourself from banks 'cross-selling' fake accounts  How to ask kids for help during a financial crisis Study: Rising interest rates will impact 92 million U.S. consumers   Expert Advice   'Cashing In’ by Tony Mecia You splurged for the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. Now what? Use the card's points and perks before that $450 annual fee kicks in again.   'Opening Credits’ by Erica Sandberg When a 'friend' racks up $11,000 on your card Your options? Take her to civil court, pay the debt or stop paying and risk being sued yourself.   'Speaking of Credit’ by Barry Paperno  Credit bureau polices vary when freezing a child's credit It is often difficult to place a credit freeze on a child when ID theft hasn't been committed. Taking Charge Blog Naming baby after yourself can cause credit mix-ups Before you make your baby a "junior," remember that it can cause credit problems for him down the line. Card denied? Here's what to do and what not to do Not even Justin Bieber can avoid having his credit card rejected. Here are some coping strategies if you find yourself in that situation. Credit Card Rate Report as of 9/23/16 National average 15.22%  Low interest 11.98% Business 13.12% Student 13.42% Balance Transfer 14.39% Airline 15.13% Cash Back 15.33% Reward 15.30% Instant approval 18.04% Bad credit 22.86%     You received this email because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. We send only verified opt-in email, specifically requested by our subscribers. We offer two ways to unsubscribe: 1. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the "Unsubscribe" link at bottom of email.

9 apps to help you get out of debt

More Credit Card News Credit Card Reviews Credit Card Videos Credit Card Statistics Credit Card News  9 free or cheap apps to help you get out of debt  Wells Fargo's huge fine: Inside the numbers Demystifying 5 common credit misconceptions   Expert Advice   'Cashing In’ by Tony Mecia Making the most of flexible airline rewards programs Several programs allow transfers to airlines and hotels, and there may be more possibilities than you realize.   'Opening Credits’ by Erica Sandberg Father gives son a credit card, then ruins his kid's credit Was son an authorized user, or a victim of familiar fraud?   'Credit Smarts’ by Susan Keating   To escape from crummy cards, you need a plan Get basic good credit behavior down pat; worry about the nuances later. Taking Charge Blog Consumers to affirm card love in February with $1 trillion in debt What would you like for Valentine’s Day? How about a $1 trillion credit card debt? Beware letters claiming quick, easy debt relief They’re some of the strangest letters blogger Susan Ladika has ever received - letters from two unnamed companies claiming they can slash her supposed debt. Rate Report  Credit Card Rate Report as of 9/16/16 National average 15.22%  Low interest 11.98% Business 13.12% Student 13.42% Balance Transfer 14.39% Airline 15.13% Cash Back 15.33% Reward 15.30% Instant approval 18.04% Bad credit 22.86%     You received this email because you subscribed and chose to receive email correspondence from CreditCards.com. We send only verified opt-in email, specifically requested by our subscribers. We offer two ways to unsubscribe: 1. Email us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the "Unsubscribe" link at bottom of email.