Credit Card Articles

Congress Ponders Tougher Rules for Credit Card Companies

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | April 22, 2009

Credit card companies may soon have their hands tied, as Congress proposes legislation that limits how and when card issuers can raise rates and assess fees.

Be Proactive about Credit Card Rate Hikes

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | March 29, 2009

Credit card interest rates are on the upswing. You may not be safe from the increases, even if you always pay your bills on time.

Credit Versus Debit Cards: Know the Differences

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | February 15, 2009

As the economy continues to crumble, consumers are becoming increasingly mindful of their financial options. Understanding tools like credit cards and debit cards is smart money management. It can keep you out of debt and actually save you money.

Credit Card Changes to Help Consumers

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | January 23, 2009

Judgment day for credit card companies has come and gone. The federal government announced that the purveyors of plastic have been too harsh on their customers. A crackdown looms in 2010, one that will have severe consequences for credit card companies and consumers alike.

False Alarm: No Credit Card Forgiveness from Uncle Sam

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Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | December 11, 2008

For people drowning in credit card debt, the hope that Uncle Sam's cavalry is coming appears to have been dashed. The Treasury Department nixed any type of a debt settlement program after a roundtable meeting of banks and consumers, leaving many debt-ridden consumers out of luck.