This week's top story: 10 things not to do when applying for new plastic

To receive email from CreditCards.com, add newsletter@creditcards.com to your safe sender list.
View as Web Page	Subscribe	Unsubscribe	Send to a Friend

Weekly newsletter: Nov. 7, 2013  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice 10 things NOT to do when applying for a new credit card When applying for a credit card, especially if you've had money problems, do one of these 10 things, and wham! You've just hurt your chances of getting approved ... More Beware: 7 retailer tricks that make you spend more From jumbo-sized carts to BOGO deals, retailers employ all sorts of tactics to nudge you into buying products that aren't on your list  ... More Dilbert creator Scott Adams: Goals are for losers In Scott Adams' new book, the cartoonist who chronicles workplace buffoonery argues that to be successful, never, ever follow your passion ... More 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Cards maxed out for 10 years? Time to get a plan If you've lived for a decade with maxed-out credit cards, try a debt management plan, but pick a counselor carefully and know the credit impact. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Ex-wife racks up debt on joint accounts When a marriage is over, joint accounts should be severed. If not, an ex's financial misbehavior can come back to haunt you. More... 'Your Business Credit' by Elaine Pofeldt Even honest mistakes have credit impact Paper bills switched to e-statements? If you didn't agreed to the change, you may have grounds to reverse any late payment damage.  More... Blog: Taking Charge Rate Report Want to use my credit card? Sure Have you ever voluntarily handed over your credit card to someone else for them to use? I have, maybe you have too. Despite all the worries about credit card fraud, a new survey shows that handing over your card for someone else to use is a common practice.  More... Card users getting (real) free credit scores Free credit scores, the real ones that lenders use to keep tabs on you, are on the way to millions of U.S. credit card users. FICO has launched a program allowing lenders who already buy the score to share it with you at no extra cost, and credit card issuers are jumping in.  More... Credit card rate report As of 11/7/2013 National Average 15.05% Business 12.98% Low Interest 10.46% Balance Transfer 12.55% Cash Back 14.62% Reward 14.90% Bad Credit 23.48% Airline 14.51% Student 13.27% Instant Approval 28.00% You received this e-mail alert because you subscribed and chose to receive e-mail correspondence from CreditCards.com. CreditCards.com sends only verified opt-in e-mail, 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. E-mail us at newsletter@creditcards.com. 2. Click on the unsubscribe link.

CreditCards.com  •  9430 Research Blvd., Bldg. 4, Suite 400  •  Austin, TX 78759 http://www.creditcards.com

Subscribe  •  Unsubscribe  •  Preferences  •  Send to a Friend  •  Report Spam

Powered by MyNewsletterBuilder