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Credit Card Help
Protecting your parents from poor credit card decisions
Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: May 31, 2013
The Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a report expressing concern about the use of misleading "senior designations" by some financial professionals. The report reminded me of how easy it is for seniors to get in over their heads where money is concerned. My own mom is 78, widowed and slowing down. As I have [...]
What do credit card holders complain about most?
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: December 5, 2011
Newly released CFPB consumer complaint data shows Credit CARD Act hasn't eliminated all confusion.
[...]Merchants try to keep credit cards off their books
Written by Joe Taylor
Posted On: October 1, 2010
Two new technologies speed up credit card payments while reducing fraud risk. [...]
5 Words You Should Never Say to Your Credit Card Issuer
Written by Beverly Blair Harzog
Posted On: July 30, 2010
You're smart enough to know that there are certain words that you shouldn't say when talking to your credit card issuer. But life is unpredictable, isn't it? So just in case you find yourself in a situation where you need to use one of these "unspeakable" words, here are some tips to minimize the negative [...]
5 Credit Card Mistakes That Can Cause Divorce
Written by Joe Taylor Jr.
Posted On: June 25, 2010
Simple slip-ups could cost you the trust and the love of your spouse. Avoid all five of these credit card traps to save your marriage or stop a divorce. [...]
Don't Max Out Dad's Credit Card for Father's Day!
Written by Beverly Blair Harzog
Posted On: June 11, 2010
"Dad, Can I Borrow the Credit Card for Father's Day?" Things have been tougher for young adults since the Credit��CARD Act placed age and income restrictions on credit cards. You have to be at least 21 to get a card on your own, or else you have to be able to show proof that you have [...]
6 Essential iPhone Apps for Credit Card Holders
Written by Curtis Arnold
Posted On: May 26, 2010
Banks and developers make it easier than ever to manage your credit card accounts using your iPhone.
[...]Top 5 Things You Shouldn't Do with Your Corporate Credit Card
Written by Joe Taylor Jr.
Posted On: May 10, 2010
They may have seemed like good ideas at the time, but five business professionals found out the hard way why corporate credit cards shouldn't be used for personal purchases at salons, boutiques, and car dealerships. [...]
