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April 2006
How Consumers Can Put an End to the Controversial Credit Card Universal Default Clause
Written by CardRatings.com
Posted On: April 27, 2006
Universal default clauses allow credit card issuers and other lenders to raise the interest rate on a person's credit cards all because of a late payment on another credit card or bill. (That's in addition to the fee due on the late payment.) The demise of universal default would surely be welcome news to cardholders and [...]
Consumer Advocates Have Mixed Reaction to New Credit Scoring System
Written by CardRatings.com
Posted On: April 21, 2006
PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; PADDING-TOP: 15px"> VantageScore(sm), a new credit scoring system, was recently jointly introduced by the three leading consumer credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. VantageScore is designed to simplify and improve the credit process for consumers and creditors with a more consistent and objective approach to credit scoring. According to proponents, this [...]
Are You Asking The Right Questions When Seeking A Debt or Credit Counselor?
Written by Mike Killian
Posted On: April 18, 2006
You have decided you could probably use debt counseling. Who do you turn to? Perhaps XYZ company was good for your Aunt Milly. Recommendations from a trusted source are always a key ingredient to wading through the myriad of resources available. But what if there is no Aunt Milly? We all [...]
Having a Baby Means More Credit Card Debt for Some Americans
Written by CardRatings.com
Posted On: April 14, 2006
A new baby—such a joyous occasion, and expectant parents often enjoy the process of planning for their arrival. Decorating the nursery, filling the closet with tiny outfits, stocking up on diapers, and test driving strollers are just a few of the things needed to be done before the great event. But all these fun “to do” [...]
Credit Card Interest: You're Paying Much More Than You Think ... Thanks To Taxes
Written by CardRatings.com
Posted On: April 11, 2006
In years past, taxpayers could deduct the amount they spent on credit card interest. But once the Tax Reform Act of 1986 took effect, that was no longer the case. Without that deduction, we are paying our credit card bills with "after-tax dollars" - that is, money we've already paid taxes on - [...]
Money Tips: Qualifications for American Express Platinum Credit Card
Written by Curtis Arnold
Posted On: April 5, 2006
Guest: luckyismydogPost subject: Qualifications for American Express Platinum Credit CardPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:24 am Does anyone know about the qualifications of getting an AMEX Platinum card? AMEX cancelled one of my cards over ten years ago when I was in college but now I am way on the [...]
