Top story: Poll: 1 in 5 Americans say they'll be in debt forever

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Weekly newsletter: December 10, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Poll: 1 in 5 Americans say they'll be in debt forever It's a debt dichotomy: More say they'll die in debt, yet an increasing number also say they're debt-free. More... EMV chip card tales from cashiers at the front line Cashiers and customers express their frustration with EMV chip cards, and give some dipping tips. More... Dividing credit card rewards in a divorce If you have accumulated a slew of miles, and you're heading for divorce, they could become an issue in the breakup. More... 'Credit Wise' by Kevin Weeks Keeping card accounts open after a balance transfer Consolidation can help manage debt, but the goal is to pay it off. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno How partial debt payments affect your credit, your legal rights A partial payment may lengthen your vulnerability to a collections lawsuit. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Go from good to excellent credit with first (and only) card Employing good credit habits early paves the way for a great credit score. More... Taking Charge blog Rate Report 5 ways to prepare your credit for 2016 It wouldn't hurt to end 2015 on a positive note by making the commitment to pay attention to your credit standing and behavior. Here are five steps we can all take to prepare our credit profiles for 2016. More... CFPB hints at crackdown on 'confusing' rewards programs The pressure is on for credit card issuers to clean up their card rewards programs and simplify the programs' disclosures, which are often frustratingly opaque. More... Credit card rate report As of 12/10/2015 National Average 14.98% Low Interest 11.66% Balance transfer 14.08% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 15.26% Reward 15.11% 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: Magnetic stripe begins its farewell tour

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Weekly newsletter: December 3, 2015  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Magnetic stripe begins its farewell tour Like paper maps and clamshell phones, the magnetic stripes on the back of credit cards have started sliding into obsolescence. How soon will they disappear? More... Personal loans surge into mainstream Looking for an alternative to credit cards, and unable to tap into equity in your home? You may be able to join the surge of consumers powering the demand for personal loans. More... Survey: Slower EMV chip card transactions irk shoppers Nearly one in five respondents said using the more secure cards takes too long, and frustration is likely to grow during the holiday shopping season. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Weighing rewards cards in aftermath of airline changes With airlines overhauling their frequent flier programs, we help you evaluate which card makes more sense for you. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno Immigrant seeks to build good credit faster With basics mastered, it's time to make mid-course corrections. More... 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Rehabilitating student loan won't raise score immediately It takes seven years to erase the credit score damage of a default, but  the benefits begin right away. More... Taking Charge blog Rate Report Data breach victims more likely to sign up for fraud protection Not surprisingly, many victims of big data breaches are far more interested in protecting their identities and using security protections that they previously ignored. More... Last 4 digits of your Social Security number are all ID thieves need According to a Carnegie Mellon University study, predicting the first five digits of your Social Security number is fairly easy. If you hand over the last four to a sophisticated criminal, you could hand him all he needs. More... Credit card rate report As of 12/03/2015 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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