Top story: Video: Tips for using mobile gift cards

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Weekly newsletter: May 28, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Video: Tips for using mobile gift cards Mobile gift cards can slim down your wallet while keeping your gift cards organized and safely password protected. They make great last-minute gifts, too. More... Debt problems plague troops after military service ends Returning military service members often face a barrage of personal finance problems. More... Poll: Fraud alert false alarms common As banks get more aggressive in combating fraud, about 7 in 10 Americans contacted about possible fraud received at least one alert in error. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Reporting stolen cards on someone else's behalf If a friend or relative has lost track of credit cards, you can help in a limited way. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno Why credit limits aren't revealed until after you get the card A couple of factors contribute to issuers withholding this information. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Finally got a zero balance? Good! Now change credit strategy After you shed all debt, keep accounts open -- and even use one occasionally. More... TAKING CHARGE Blog Rate Report Most people still don't save enough According to the inaugural study from the J.P. Morgan Chase Institute, many people endure significant fluctuations in their monthly income and expenses, but fail to adjust their monthly spending when their income temporarily recedes. More... 'Card-cracking' fraudsters target social media savvy millennials Using popular social platforms, scammers are soliciting individuals with schemes that promise "quick cash" if victims share personal information. It's an emerging scam known as "card cracking." More... Credit card rate report As of 5/28/2015 National Average 14.99% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.13% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.26% Reward 15.12% Airline 15.10% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 17.93% 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: 5 tips for negotiating rewards cards' annual fees

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Weekly newsletter: May 21, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Yes, you can negotiate rewards cards' annual fees Credit card issuers can be surprisingly receptive to cardholders who are seeking a break on their annual fees. They won't always waive them, but you may walk away with a discount or bonus points. More... How to combat common female financial fears Female financial professionals describe the fiscal woes women typically shoulder and how they you can manage -- or avoid -- them. More... 8 steps to fighting chargeback fraud Credit card chargeback fraud is an ongoing problem for small businesses -- one that can have dire consequences. Though it's hard to detect, there are ways to fight back. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Card offer in someone else's name probably not ID theft Keep up your guard, but sometimes junk mail is just junk mail. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno Getting a mortgage? Pay debts, go easy on charging The time between getting preapproved for a mortgage and the closing date on your home is crucial -- so don't blow it by overborrowing. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Finding a single reward card for the whole family If you want to consolidate all household charges on one statement, consider adding family as authorized users. More... TAKING CHARGE Blog Rate Report Beware of overspending when shopping on your smartphone Shopping on your smartphone may be convenient, but it could also cause you to spend more than you would otherwise, according to a new study. More... How I don't fall victim to phone scammers "I don't trust anybody anymore -- at least not if they're calling me from a phone number I don't recognize," writes blogger Susan Ladika. More... Credit card rate report As of 5/21/2015 National Average 14.99% Low Interest 11.62% Balance transfer 14.13% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.26% Reward 15.12% Airline 15.10% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 17.93% 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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