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Apple and Goldman Sachs to launch new credit card No Images? Click here   A card for every decade of your life As we age, our financial needs evolve. So, too, should what we look for in a credit card, experts say. Finding a credit card that’s in sync with your current financial goals can save you money. Here’s how your credit needs may change each decade. See full story   BREAKING NEWS Apple and Goldman Sachs set to launch new credit card Apple and Goldman Sachs are set to launch a new credit card integrated with the iPhone later this year, according to media reports. The two companies will pair the card with new iPhone features to provide users with help managing their finances, including getting notifications about their spending habits.  Read more   ADVICE How to 'KonMari' your finances Personal finance experts agree there is a lot of value in embracing the decluttering method of organizing consultant and Netflix star, Marie Kondo. Check out these five tips for decluttering your financial life – including your wallet – and perhaps sparking some financial joy along the way. Read more   More Credit Card News Capital One Savor cards compete with top grocery cards Can you get approved for a home loan without a credit score? Millennials most likely to rack up card debt with things they don’t need     Only see the newsletter sometimes? Learn how to get the most from our weekly emails here. You are receiving this message because you subscribed to our weekly newsletter. Question or concern? Feel free to respond to this email!  Where to find us: 9430 Research Blvd Bldg. 4, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78759     Like    Tweet    Share  Unsubscribe

Become a 'points hacker'

Don't get left behind as credit scores rise No Images? Click here   How to go from 'clueless cardholder' to 'points hacker' in 9 steps Dreaming of traveling for free using points but the rewards game" seems daunting to you? We've got you covered. Check out these hacks from "points hackers" who have assisted people in earning millions of points while learning key concepts behind achieving points savviness. See full story   ADVICE Credit scores are rising: How not to get left behind Consumers’ credit scores reached an average all-time high of 704 in Sept. 2018, but many who are mired in lower score ranges now find their credit options are dwindling. Find out what this means for you and your score. Read more   REWARDS 8 crazy ways to earn miles and points Believe it or not, you can rack up miles and points hiring a dogsitter, seeing a Broadway play or paying your electric bill. Check out the rest of these out-of-the-ordinary ways to earn points that can boost your balance in a hurry. Read more   More Credit Card News 1099-C frequently asked questions 6 exceptions to paying tax on forgiven debt The Marriott Bonvoy program officially launches     Only see the newsletter sometimes? Learn how to get the most from our weekly emails here. You are receiving this message because you subscribed to our weekly newsletter. Question or concern? Feel free to respond to this email!  Where to find us: 9430 Research Blvd Bldg. 4, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78759     Like    Tweet    Share  Unsubscribe

Credit card trends to watch for in 2019

It may cost more to pay with plastic No Images? Click here   5 credit card trends to watch in 2019 Many industry pros have insights into what’s in store for credit cards for 2019, some of which may seriously benefit consumers, and others that may not. Find out what the gurus think will be happening in the credit card world this year and see if you might come out a winner. See full story   NEWS Parents pass on their financial attitudes and beliefs about debt to their children If you’ve developed an unhealthy attitude toward money, or have racked up too much card debt, don’t lay all the blame on yourself. Your parents – and the financial attitudes and beliefs they passed down – could have more to do with your finances than you think. Read more   PRODUCT WATCH Citi relaunches the Citi Prestige Credit Card to new applicants If you've been waiting to take advantage of the Citi Prestige® Credit Card and its new 5-point bonus on dining and air travel and 3-point bonus on cruise lines, you're in luck: Citi has reopened the Prestige card to new applicants as of Jan. 31, 2019, after being closed since August 2018. Read more   More Credit Card News Need a new travel card in 2019? Try these 5 perennial favorites Equifax offers free credit reports to shutdown-affected workers Balance Transfer Card Survey: APRs soar, but no-fee options abound     Only see the newsletter sometimes? Learn how to get the most from our weekly emails here. You are receiving this message because you subscribed to our weekly newsletter. Question or concern? Feel free to respond to this email!  Where to find us: 9430 Research Blvd Bldg. 4, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78759     Like    Tweet    Share  Unsubscribe

Your personal Google+ account is going away on April 2, 2019

You've received this email because you have a consumer (personal) Google+ account or you manage a Google+ page.

In December 2018, we announced our decision to shut down Google+ for consumers in April 2019 due to low usage and challenges involved in maintaining a successful product that meets consumers' expectations. We want to thank you for being part of Google+ and provide next steps, including how to download your photos and other content.

On April 2nd, your Google+ account and any Google+ pages you created will be shut down and we will begin deleting content from consumer Google+ accounts. Photos and videos from Google+ in your Album Archive and your Google+ pages will also be deleted. You can download and save your content, just make sure to do so before April. Note that photos and videos backed up in Google Photos will not be deleted.

The process of deleting content from consumer Google+ accounts, Google+ Pages, and Album Archive will take a few months, and content may remain through this time. For example, users may still see parts of their Google+ account via activity log and some consumer Google+ content may remain visible to G Suite users until consumer Google+ is deleted.

As early as February 4th, you will no longer be able to create new Google+ profiles, pages, communities or events.

See the full FAQ for more details and updates leading up to the shutdown.

If you're a Google+ Community owner or moderator, you may download and save your data for your Google+ Community. Starting early March 2019, additional data will be available for download, including author, body, and photos for every community post in a public community. Learn more

If you sign in to sites and apps using the Google+ Sign-in button, these buttons will stop working in the coming weeks but in some cases may be replaced by a Google Sign-in button. You'll still be able to sign in with your Google Account wherever you see Google Sign-in buttons. Learn more

If you've used Google+ for comments on your own or other sites, this feature will be removed from Blogger by February 4th and other sites by March 7th. All your Google+ comments on all sites will be deleted starting April 2, 2019. Learn more

If you're a G Suite customer, Google+ for your G Suite account should remain active. Contact your G Suite administrator for more details. You can also expect a new look and new features soon. Learn more

If you're a developer using Google+ APIs or Google+ Sign-in, click here to see how this will impact you.

From all of us on the Google+ team, thank you for making Google+ such a special place. We are grateful for the talented group of artists, community builders, and thought leaders who made Google+ their home. It would not have been the same without your passion and dedication.

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