11 Credit management tips for extended vacations

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Should you stay loyal to one card, or play the field? Credit card companies strive to make their card "top of wallet" – the one you reach for every time. But while loyalty to one card is great for issuers, it might not be so great for you. There are three big reasons issuers want to gain your loyalty, says Ezra Becker, senior vice president, financial services research and consulting for TransUnion. See the full story

More News Poll: 16 million Americans fear stolen cellphone more than identity theft Millions of consumers would rather have a thief purloin their personal data than snatch their smartphones, according to a new CreditCards.com survey. In our survey of 1,164 U.S. adults, 7 percent said having your cellphone stolen would be worse than having your personal data stolen. An extrapolation based on the U.S. adult population reveals 16 million Americans fear smartphone theft more than identity theft. See the full story

Charged Up! podcast: Building better habits for financial success Steve Scott has written many books on building good habits. Scott has mastered the art of developing habits to better his life and meet his financial and career goals, and he believes you only need small changes every day to make a big difference. You can start right now. If you're looking to better your financial, personal and professional life, get Charged Up! about mastering the art of habit stacking to make it happen! See the full story

11 money and credit management tips for taking extended vacations As footloose as you may feel embarking on an extended adventure, financial responsibilities remain both at home and on the road. Money management can be challenging enough under normal circumstances, but when you're away for a month or more, it's easy to lose control. Essential expenses might go unpaid, balances can build and fraudulent activity can flourish. See the full story

Expert Q&A Do all purchases count when racking up rewards? If you are new to using credit cards for rewards, it might be unclear exactly how cards accumulate points. In general, whenever you make a purchase, you receive points; however, not all transactions earn rewards. See the full story

Taking Charge: a credit card blog 5 THINGS I LEARNED IN MY FIRST YEAR PLAYING THE 'REWARDS GAME' It's been almost a year since I joined CreditCards.com and, shortly after, happily converted to the rewards game. Twelve months after going from using my debit card for everything and being at risk of forgetting my PIN, I now pay everything I possibly can with my credit card(s). See the full story

Product News Amazon offers Prime members 5% back at Whole Foods If you're a fan of Whole Foods but aren't necessarily a fan of their prices, Amazon just launched a new offer that can make your organic shopping trip even more valuable. Prime members can now receive 5 percent cash back when they use their Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature card to purchase items at Whole Foods Market stores. See the full story

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