Sharing hotel points? These loyalty programs allow it

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Back-to-school scams: How your cards can protect you The back-to-school shopping season is underway and parents are set to spend $684.79 on average this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Finding great deals on back to school supplies may be on the agenda, but you also should take precautions against being a victim of recent scams. See the full story

More News 2018 Student Card Survey: Higher APRs, but more perks It's getting more expensive to own a student card, according to a new analysis by CreditCards.com. Average APRs have increased dramatically since we last surveyed student credit cards, thanks in part to higher interest rates. Meanwhile, penalty fees have also modestly increased. See the full story

Which Delta SkyMiles card is best for you? Delta Air Lines and American Express offer a wide range of credit cards for frequent flyers who want to earn rewards. These cards let you earn miles that can be redeemed for flights and other types of awards within the Delta SkyMiles frequent flyer program, and some offer special perks such as airport lounge access and free checked bags. Which Delta card is right for you? See the full story

Sharing hotel points? These loyalty programs allow it You want to book a hotel stay for you and your family for a summer getaway in South Florida. Problem is, you're 15,000 points shy of qualifying for a free three-night stay. Your partner, though, has built up 17,000 points with the same hotel loyalty program. If only you could pool your points, you'd be able to score a hotel stay at the beach for free. See the full story

Business Profile: Dalia MacPhee Clothing Brand How did this Vancouver native – who was told by her seventh-grade home economics teacher to never pursue a career in fashion because she couldn't complete a blouse project – become the go-to designer for today's most stunning and powerful women? Talent and drive, of course, but credit has also been a partner in her success. See the full story

Product News New Southwest card launches with 65,000-point bonus Chase has added a new card to its Southwest Airlines portfolio – the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card. Along with offering a 2-point bonus on Southwest Airlines and Rapid Rewards hotel and car rental partners and 1 point per dollar on everything else, the card features a limited-time sign-up bonus offer. See the full story

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