Consumer Credit Card Protection Law 2010′– A Blessing or Curse?
Analyzing the consumer credit card protection law to take effect in February 2010, the new law poses many blessings to the consumer but a point of annoyance for card companies bent on increasing...
View ArticleCredit Card Reform 2010
The FED, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the National Credit Union Administration voted in May 2009 to adopt new changes to credit card policies. These regulations are aimed to work in favor of...
View ArticleNMB Agrees to Stop Issuing Credit Cards
A small New Jersey bank that specializes in credit cards for people with damaged credit histories has shut down its card program because of regulatory problems.The "NMB Agrees to Stop Issuing Credit...
View ArticleNew Credit Card Rules Effective August 22, 2010
More new credit card rules from the Federal Reserve mean more new card protections for you. Here are some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on August 22, 2010.The...
View ArticleRecent Credit Laws Affect Teens
The article you’re about to read is designed to inform readers about credit cards that have an amount of money already added to them. We’ll examine the new C.A.R.D. Act that passed last year and has...
View ArticleThe CARD Act: One Year Later
Now that the CARD Act is one year old, has anything changed and if so, have the changes been good or bad for consumers? You might be surprised at what we learned.The "The CARD Act: One Year Later" is a...
View ArticleEMV Chip Credit Cards
Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase are currently adding the new EMV chips to many of their credit cards. The new technology will keep credit card users and their information safer.The "EMV Chip Credit...
View ArticlePresident’s Speech Warning to Credit Card Companies?
What does President Obama's speech mean for the 2009 CARD Act, if anything? And how are credit card companies luring us for the 2011 holiday shopping season?The "President’s Speech Warning to Credit...
View ArticleChanges in Disputing Process for Credit Card Charges
We all know the sense of dread that hits when we realize our credit cards have been stolen or used without our knowledge. Here's what to do to keep the headache factor down.The "Changes in Disputing...
View ArticlePublic Credit Card Complaint Database
The Consumer Protection Agency, which was founded as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, is considering a public credit card complaint database. Good idea or maybe not?The "Public Credit Card Complaint...
View Article2 Years In: How’s the CARD Act Faring?
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the massive changes in the credit card industry known as the 2009 CARD Act. How are things 2 years in?The "2 Years In: How’s the CARD Act Faring?" is a post taken...
View ArticleConsumer Complaints Site Opens
The long-awaited CFPB database is now live. Consumers can now review a credit card company's complaints by customers - and those companies are not happy.The "Consumer Complaints Site Opens" is a post...
View ArticleNew Credit Card Surcharge Fees
For years, lawsuits have worked their way through the American judicial system. Those fees merchants want to tack on to consumers using their credit cards are likely to appear on a receipt near you.The...
View ArticleCFPB Now Overseeing Credit Bureaus
The successful CFPB will soon be overseeing the credit agencies in the U.S. including the three major bureaus.The "CFPB Now Overseeing Credit Bureaus" is a post taken from: Credit Cards Blog. If you...
View ArticleThe Dark and Unexpected Pre-Account Opening Fees
It took several years, but First Premier is free to charge its consumers high pre account fees before sending out that credit card.The "The Dark and Unexpected Pre-Account Opening Fees" is a post taken...
View ArticleWhat Does Legal Battle Over Swipe Fees Mean for Consumers?
Eight years and millions spent over credit card swipe fees - and it amounts to very little change for American credit card users.The "What Does Legal Battle Over Swipe Fees Mean for Consumers?" is a...
View ArticleWhy Do Fewer Americans Own Homes?
There are fewer Americans who own homes today. The recession and lax mortgage rules from the past decade play a role, but smart credit card choices can help rebuild credit.The "Why Do Fewer Americans...
View ArticleConsumer Credit Card Protection Law 2010′– A Blessing or Curse?
Analyzing the consumer credit card protection law to take effect in February 2010, the new law poses many blessings to the consumer but a point of annoyance for card companies bent on increasing...
View ArticleCredit Card Reform 2010
The FED, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the National Credit Union Administration voted in May 2009 to adopt new changes to credit card policies. These regulations are aimed to work in favor of...
View ArticleNMB Agrees to Stop Issuing Credit Cards
A small New Jersey bank that specializes in credit cards for people with damaged credit histories has shut down its card program because of regulatory problems. The post NMB Agrees to Stop Issuing...
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