7 hot spots for credit card theft and how to cut your risk

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Holiday shopping in summer: Use your cards to rack up savings When the dog days of summer set in, the holiday season may be the last thing on your mind. But it's not too early to begin making your holiday shopping list and checking it twice. Being the early bird could pay off if you're using your cash back or rewards credit card to stock up on gifts for the holiday season. See the full story

More News Credit scores: Is 1 percent utilization better than 10 percent or zero? There are ways to play the 1 percent utilization game without actually revolving a balance from month to month. It just takes a little research and strategic budgeting. But experts still question the value of doing so. See the full story

How credit card rewards can help you prepare for hurricane season Hurricane season officially kicked off June 1, so planning early can help you avoid last-minute scrambles to get storm-ready. The first step is stocking up on essential hurricane supplies; the second is making sure you're protected financially in case a hurricane hits close to home. See the full story

7 hot spots for credit card theft and how to cut your risk Some tips are obvious: Don't leave your credit cards in your car. But have you heard about 'vishing'? Our rundown of the seven common places and ways your card info can be stolen includes advice on what you can do to keep your cards out of crooks' hands. See the full story

Expert Q&A Card way over the limit? Here's a debt payoff plan It's rare to go over your credit limit, but when that happens, you need a plan to pay off your debt fast. Get a side gig, sell unused items and increase your income quickly to erase your card debt to zero. See the full story

Taking Charge TSA Precheck, Global Entry credits now offered on lower-annual-fee cards If you're a frequent flyer, you can now speed through airport security checkpoints without forking over a $450 annual fee for a premium rewards card. The Capital One Venture and Chase United Explorer cards are the latest in a handful of low-annual-fee cards to offer TSA Precheck and Global Entry credits. (edited) See the full story

Product News Chase unveils its cash back category for Q3 2018 Chase has released its 5 percent cash back category for the third quarter of 2018. From July 1 through Sept. 30, 2018, Chase Freedom cardholders can earn 5 percent back on gas station, Lyft and Walgreens purchases, upon enrollment. Cardholders can activate the third quarter bonus category starting June 15, 2018. See the full story

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