This week's top story: Top retailers' return policies

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Weekly newsletter: Dec. 31, 2013  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Top retailers' return policies for items without receipts Although a staunch "no receipt, no return" policy is rare, it still happens. Our survey of 12 large retailers' policies regarding returning items without a receipt shows most allow it -- within limits ... More Card charity networks offer last-minute tax deductions By donating through a major credit card's charitable giving network, you can pledge (and get the deduction) today, pay the bill next year ... More You're broke because you worry too much, says author Constant concern about money makes you more prone to make poor financial decisions, says "Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much" co-author Eldar Shafir ... More 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Will prepaying card bill help credit score? Paying your card bill as early as possible is a good habit, but it won't help your score any more than paying it on time ... More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad How to undo unauthorized credit card charges When you provide a merchant with your card for one item but other items get added to the bill without your permission, it's time to file a dispute ... More... 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Having trouble making your credit card payments? Do your best to make minimum payments, but for any cards you are not able to pay, talk to the card issuer to let them know your situation ... More... Latest videos Rate Report How to use smart chip credit cards U.S. financial institutions are finally issuing credit cards with EMV computer chips, which are widespread in other parts of the world. They promise to be more secure than traditional magnetic stripe cards ... More... Hoard or shred? Tips for organizing financial records Some of us have a hard time deciding which financial records to keep and which to throw away. Having too many paper records may be unnecessary, but some documents are essential to save -- mainly for tax purposes ... More... Credit card rate report As of 12/31/2013 National Average 15.06% Business 12.98% Low Interest 10.46% Balance Transfer 12.55% Cash Back 14.62% Reward 14.91% 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.

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This week's top story: How to replace a lost or stolen gift card

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Weekly newsletter: Dec. 26, 2013  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice How to return, replace a lost or unwanted gift card The reason so many of us love gift cards -- they're a lot like cash -- is also the reason they can be hard to replace when stolen or lost. In most cases, though, there are steps you can take to ensure that you haven't just thrown away $50 if that gift card accidentally ends up in the trash ... More 12 credit card predictions for 2014 What will issuers do to woo new cardholders next year? Will rewards get juicier or 0 percent interest deals longer? We talked to the experts to find out ... More Data breach protection: 10 tips Has your card been "Target-ed?" Be vigilant and ready to take action if unauthorized charges show up ... More 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Is card account open if it isn't activated? If you apply for a card, get it in the mail and then choose not to activate it, does the account still get listed on your credit report? More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Mom's in assisted living with $40,000 in credit card debt The cost of an assisted living facility has left no room for even the minimum payments on Mom's credit cards. What's an adult daughter to do? More... 'Let's Talk Credit' by Jane McNamara Should you rob your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt? Generally, it's unwise to take money out of a retirement account to pay off card debt, particularly if you have to pay early withdrawal fees. More... Blog: Taking Charge Rate Report The enticement of deferred-interest medical credit cards It's easy to bemoan how expensive medical cards are when you've got enough time to read through the terms and carefully do the math. But when you're in the heat of the moment and making a snap decision about care, a card that offers quick interest-free financing can, for an instant, seem like a lifesaver.  More... Infographic: Identity theft takes an expensive, emotional toll Imagine the populations of Illinois and Oklahoma all falling victim to identity theft, and you'll have an idea of this crime's annual scope. Nearly 17 million people became victims of identity theft in 2012, and the thieves made off with $24.7 billion, according to a new report.  More... Credit card rate report As of 12/24/2013 National Average 15.06% Business 12.98% Low Interest 10.46% Balance Transfer 12.55% Cash Back 14.62% Reward 14.91% 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 unsubscribesnaemceb ts2   link.

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