Thursday, July 17, 2014

Top story: Debt and divorce: 5 steps to make a clean split

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debt-and-divorce
Debt and divorce: 5 steps to make a clean credit split
Divorce can get ugly if one person doesn't follow the debt repayments outlined in the divorce decree. Take these steps to increase your chances of a smooth split ... More
8 FAQs about new EMV credit cards
Credit cards are about to change as the U.S. catches up with the rest of the world and moves to EMV cards. Here, in Q&A format, is what you need to know about the transition ... More
Small debts can lead to big problems
Tiny debts, if unpaid, can blossom into huge problems by marring your credit score and dropping obstacles in your financial path ... More
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
Yay! 3 cards paid off. Now what?
Paying off card debt brings immeasurable relief, but once the balance is zero, do you keep the cards open or close them immediately? ... More
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
Ways to pay off high-interest debt
Saddled with expensive debt? Instead of looking for new creditors, figure out why you're in debt in the first place and what you can do to lower it ... More
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Stuff yourself with dining rewards
Dine out often? You may as well earn credit card rewards on all those  tabs. Consider the type of reward you want and other reward-boosting options ... More
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Some lenders getting antsy about household debt
A survey found that the majority of bank risk professionals cite high debt-to-income ratios as their biggest source of worry when deciding whether to approve a new loan ... More
Consumers want national data breach notification policies
A study revealed that many victims of fraud don't know how their information was compromised. As a result, they want more protection as they fear the unknown ... More
Credit card rate report
As of 7/17/2014
National Average
15.03%
Low Interest
10.37%
Balance Transfer
12.64%
Business
12.80%
Student
13.27%
Cash Back
14.91%
Reward
15.00%
Airline
15.46%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Top story: How to find your credit card security code

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How to find your credit card security code
Every credit card has a card security code printed on it. It may be called a CSC, CVV, CV2, CVC or CCV, but you need to know what -- and where -- it is ... More
Debit rewards thrive at smaller banks
Though big banks have dropped their debit card rewards programs, many small banks and credit unions are keeping the programs alive ... More
Spotting, avoiding hidden hotel fees
Hotels are raking in billions of dollars a year in unexpected and sometimes hidden fees. Here's how you can steer clear of such costs ... More
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
Bad debt but good income? Your credit can be fixed
For a price, lenders are willing to forget your old credit sins, as long as you have enough income to prevent any new ones ... More
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
For co-signers, IRS won't count forgiven debt as income
If you co-sign on a loan and the borrower defaults, it's now your debt, but if you reach a settlement, you shouldn't have to pay taxes on the forgiven amount ... More
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Giving miles or points through a gift registry
Donating rewards points sounds appealing, but gift registries are a poor deal compared with alternatives ... More
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Study: Minimum payment warnings prompt some to pay less
New research suggests that credit card minimum payment warnings could be prompting some consumers to pay less than they would otherwise ... More
TSA: No card-shaped shanks on a plane
As handy as it is to have a card-sized utility tool tucked away in your wallet, the Transportation Safety Administration has been confiscating them because they qualify as a potential hijacking threat ... More
Credit card rate report
As of 7/10/2014
National Average
15.02%
Low Interest
10.37%
Balance Transfer
12.64%
Business
12.80%
Student
13.27%
Cash Back
14.91%
Reward
14.97%
Airline
15.30%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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