Top story: Survey: 3 in 4 Americans make impulse purchases

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Weekly newsletter: November 25, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Survey: 3 in 4 Americans make impulse purchases A national survey by Creditcards.com  found more than three out of four Americans make impulse purchases; men when they're intoxicated, women when they're sad ... (See More) If loan to friend or family goes bad, you may take a tax reduction When friends or family borrow from you and then default, the IRS allows a bad debt tax deduction -- if you documented the loan and file the right forms ... (See More) Lessons from cities with the best and worst credit scores Measured by credit score, Mankato, Minnesota, and Greenwood, Mississippi, are as far apart financially as they are culturally ... (See More) 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Parent's nursing home costs take priority over card debt Before moving into a nursing home, her dad paid his card debt out of Social Security income. Now that income goes to the nursing home. More... 'Speaking of Credit' by Barry Paperno 5 credit don'ts for homebuyers applying for mortgages When you're about to apply for a mortgage, tread lightly on making changes to your credit. Steps you think should be helpful could derail your loan. More... 'Your Business Credit' by Elaine Pofeldt Hidden debt shouldn't hurt spouse's business credit A woman's personal debts should not affect her husband's business credit. But the fact that she has hidden the debt from him signals other problems. More... TAKING CHARGE Blog Rate Report 3 ways millennials lose by avoiding credit Student loan debt and unemployment woes can make one leery to take on credit, but avoiding plastic is not a good way to go. In fact, blogger Sienna Kossman thinks spurning credit cards can make it even harder to get on your feet ...  More... Retailers tug holiday shopper heartstrings with charity donations As the holiday season gets closer, you may notice a growing number of stores trying to tug at your heartstrings -- and your wallet -- by advertising charitable donations alongside traditional holiday promotions ... More... Credit card rate report As of 11/25/2014 National Average 14.98% Low Interest 10.37% Balance transfer 12.73% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 14.94% Reward 14.93% Airline 15.46% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 23.33% 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: Online fraud may surve after EMV chip card rollout

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Weekly newsletter: November 20, 2014  More credit card news  Credit card help  Credit card videos  Credit card statistics Top credit card news Expert advice Why EMV chip cards won't eliminate fraud U.S. issuers are replacing magnetic stripe credit cards with  counterfeit-resistant EMV chips. But fraudsters are expected to adapt, turning to online and other forms of fraud ... (See More) New rules aim to tame prepaid cards The fee-laden cards, gaining in popularity, would have to disclose more about those fees under rules unveiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ... (See More) Author Linda Tirado: Broke means bad money decisions Former IHOP night cook-turned-author Linda Tirado explains in very frank terms why being poor often leads to making shortsighted financial decisions ... (See More) 'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg Ex didn't pay up, so your student loan defaulted? Go after him The court said he had to pay half of his ex-wife's student loan, but he shirked, and she isn't making enough, so now the loan's in default. More... 'Cashing In' by Tony Mecia Some cards generous for travel, give less in cash back rewards If a travel card turns out to offer different rewards or fewer points than you expected, consider canceling it before the annual fee comes due. More... 'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad Adding yourself to your spouse's card is fraud Taking the liberty of adding yourself to your spouse's card as an authorized user is considered fraud, and you could be charged with identity theft. More... TAKING CHARGE Blog Rate Report 5 resourceful ways to save money on Black Friday If you are venturing out on Black Friday -- or even Thanksgiving night -- to snag some discounted booty, best of luck. Here are a few extra tips besides "plan ahead" and "make a budget" to help you save more and spend less ...  More... How I beat coupons with discount gift cards "Every week, I'd spend about 30 minutes clipping coupons from the Sunday paper. They piled up everywhere, but rarely in my coupon book. And at most I'd save $10. Then I discovered discount gift cards," writes blogger Karen Queen ... More... Credit card rate report As of 11/20/2014 National Average 14.98% Low Interest 10.37% Balance transfer 12.73% Business 12.85% Student 13.14% Cash Back 14.94% Reward 14.93% Airline 15.46% Bad Credit 22.73% Instant Approval 23.33% 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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