💳 Changes to United MileagePlus and other top news

The rise of the retail card APR No Images? Click here Advertiser Disclosure 97 / E+ / Getty Images 2019 Retail Store Card Survey: APRs rise, despite the Fed’s recent rate cuts A new survey by CreditCards.com found APRs on brand-new store credit cards have increased substantially in recent months – potentially setting up shoppers for a painful bill if they carry a balance. So, while store cards are easy to get and can save you hundreds, a general purpose card may still be a better choice – here’s why. See full story REWARDS PROGRAMS United changing elite status qualification requirements in 2020 Next year, United is making substantial changes to its MileagePlus program. The airline will do away with all qualification requirements for Premier status in 2019 and replace it with an all new program next year. Here’s what you need to know. See full story PRODUCTS How to request a credit line increase with Chase You might think that you are unlikely to be approved for more credit, but a CreditCards.com poll actually found that 85 percent of people who ask for a higher credit limit get one. And if you are a Chase customer, getting approved for a higher credit limit might be easier than you think – just ensure you can preserve your credit in the process. See full story More Credit Card News New Capital One Walmart cards: Are they worth it? What authorized users need to know about balance transfers Will my late payments fall off my credit report if I close my card?   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: 9600 N. Mopac, Stonebridge Plaza II, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78759 Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Editorial Note: Editorial content is based solely on the objective assessment of our writers and is not driven by advertising dollars. It has not been provided or commissioned by the credit card issuers. However, we may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Unsubscribe