Thursday, October 30, 2014

Top story: EMV switch won't eliminate travel woes

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EMV switch won't eliminate travel woes
As issuers roll out chip cards in the U.S., they're opting for chip-and-signature technology, rather than the chip-and-PIN standard used in many other countries ... (See More)
Retailers push system to rival Apple Pay and other mobile wallets
Two drugstore chains switched off support for Apple Pay, as a group of big retailers gets behind a rival system for checkout smartphone payments ... (See More)
Teach your teens about these 6 scams
You've alerted your teen to many dangers lurking in the world, but have you ever had a talk about how to avoid being scammed? ... (See More)
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
Negotiation is key for defaulted student loan
When a private student loan is in default, bringing the loan current may require a lump-sum payment as well as written proof of what you can afford to pay. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Rules for baggage perks might have exceptions
Airline reward cards allow free checked bags for the cardholder only under certain circumstances, but ticket agents sometimes offer flexibility. More...
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
Balance transfer impact on your credit score
Moving a high-interest card balance to a lower-interest card you already have shouldn't hurt your score, but there are other issues to consider. More...
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Money lessons from a medical bill snafu
"Studies show that paying cash can save you money compared to paying by credit card. But a recent bill from my daughter's chiropractor reminded me that, as with every rule, there are exceptions," writes blogger Karen Queen ...  More...
Terms to look out for in card agreements
The majority of consumers are more afraid of falling victim to a retail data breach than getting burglarized, mugged or even murdered, according to a new Gallup survey ... More...
Credit card rate report
As of 10/30/2014
National Average
15.09%
Low Interest
10.37%
Business
12.85%
Balance Transfer
12.82%
Student
13.24%
Cash Back
14.98%
Reward
15.07%
Airline
15.46%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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Monday, October 27, 2014

Our Top Stories: Half of Baby Boomers Don't Know They Pay IRA, 401K Fees

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Top story: How credit cards impact your credit score

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When it comes to your credit score, credit cards have the power to help you or hurt you; here are the main ways that you, your cards and your score intersect ... (See More)
Poll: Nearly half of cardholders likely to avoid stores hit by data breaches
As retail data breaches become more common, nearly half of 985 U.S. cardholders polled by CreditCards.com say they're likely to avoid stores that have been hit ... (See More)
Infographic: Rewards cards have taken over the market
Rewards cards dominate the credit card market, a study by the American Bankers Association shows. Our chart shows spending on rewards and nonrewards cards ... (See More)
'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg
Co-signing backfire ruins chance to lease an apartment
A nice gesture backfires for a man who co-signed his relative's lease: She broke her lease, left a debt, and ruined his credit and his ability to rent a new home. More...
'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia
Best way to track all those rewards points?
How do you make sure you really earned triple points on gas purchases on Card A and the miles you were supposed to when using Card B's online shopping portal? There are no easy answers. More...
'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad
Credit rehabilitation programs don't do anything you can't do
The money you give to a credit rehabilitation company could be better spent paying down debt because what those companies do you can do yourself. More...
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Student loan refis not for everyone
Refinancing your student loan could save you a bundle on interest. But lenders' requirements are so stringent that most borrowers are unlikely to qualify for the best deals ...  More...
Terms to look out for in card agreements
Reading your card agreement is a good way to avoid unpleasant surprises later. Here are a few of the most important terms to look for -- or look out for ... More...
Credit card rate report
As of 10/23/2014
National Average
15.07%
Low Interest
10.37%
Business
12.80%
Balance Transfer
12.82%
Student
13.14%
Cash Back
14.98%
Reward
15.05%
Airline
15.46%
Bad Credit
22.73%
Instant Approval
28.00%
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