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New Credit Card Rules Could Bring Higher Fees

By:
Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | 08/17/2009 - 12:52am

New credit card rules are taking effect this week - which for consumers, could be a mixed blessing.

Congress Ponders Tougher Rules for Credit Card Companies

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 04/22/2009 - 12:00am

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

By:
Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | 03/29/2009 - 1:19am

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

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 02/15/2009 - 1:08am

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

By:
Greg Mischio - MortgageLoan.com | 01/23/2009 - 1:30am

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.