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CARD Act

In First Showdown, Credit Card Fee Limits Lose

One of the first lawsuits filed against the government’s new consumer protection agency can move forward, a federal judge has …

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Federal Law Helps Consumers And Credit Cards Get Along, Report Finds

Consumers continue to grow happier with their credit cards, and a federal law requiring better transparency and lower rate increases …

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CARD Act Dodge: AmEx Teams Up With Facebook to Market to Students

It appears that the CARD Act is making a difference—at least, on college campuses where the law prohibits credit card …

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If the Debt Ceiling Isn't Raised, Your Credit Card's Interest Rate Will Be 2

The folks in Washington are doing a lot of grandstanding about raising the debt ceiling. I’m all for fiscal responsibility, …

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As the Consumer Financial  Protection Bureau (CFPB) gears up to launch this Thursday, I have a few recommendations on …

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I recently came across two really big—no, make that gargantuan—CARD Act loopholes that no one has made much of a …

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At many small businesses the founder, president, file clerk and janitor are the same person. The vast majority—83%—of small businesses …

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An introductory interest rate is often called a “teaser” rate. The promise of 0% interest for a period of time …

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Since the Credit CARD Act was signed into law on May 22, 2009, credit cards have become safer and their …

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