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Authors
Credit Card Laws
So long to credit card surcharges?
Written by Maryalene LaPonsie
Posted On: March 8, 2013
In 2012, retailers settled a lawsuit and won the right to recoup merchant fees by applying a surcharge to Visa and MasterCard purchases. So how many times have you had to pay this fee so far? Chances are, the answer is zero. "We have discussed the settlement with many of our members and other merchants, and not [...]
A lot of good news for credit card users
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: October 17, 2012
If a credit card was a canary, I'd say it would be chirping happily right now. In the last month or so, there's been some good news out there for credit card users, and which may indicate a stronger economy ahead. Here's a recap of what's been making the news in the last couple weeks. Easier credit [...]
Why are the credit card companies complaining over the CFPB complaint database?
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: July 4, 2012
Wondering what gripes people have about their credit cards? Wonder no more.
Why the CFPB was right to walk away from fee-harvester battle
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: April 20, 2012
The CFPB walked away from a chance to cap upfront fees on credit cards for poor credit. Is that such a bad thing?
[...]Consumer research group praises CARD Act
Written by Guest Author
Posted On: March 15, 2012
Research by the Center for Responsible Lending shows that the CARD Act has benefited consumers by making credit pricing lower and more transparent.
[...]Pros and cons - Credit card scammers are both
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: September 10, 2011
Wherever you live, there's a scammer out to get your credit card information. Learn how to stay safe.
[...]Denied for the best credit card? Lenders now required to say why
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: July 21, 2011
You may soon get a free credit score in the mail. But trust us, you don't want it.
[...]Senators propose delaying debit card rate cap
Written by Joe Taylor Jr.
Posted On: March 18, 2011
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) leads a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers proposing a two-year delay on the Durbin amendment's debit card rate caps so potential impacts can be studied.
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