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Introducing… Debit Card Fees!

6:53 am, September 15, 2009

Fees, fees and more fees. Banks are finding more and more ways to make debit cards expensive to use.

 

Avoiding Bank Fees: What to Do Now

3:50 pm, September 03, 2009

Worried about what might happen if you overdraw? Here are five things you can do before you get slapped with fees.

 

When Credit Card Protections Backfire

9:45 am, August 21, 2009

Credit card companies may find ways to charge more fees, despite new, consumer-friendly credit card legislations.

 

Surprise Credit Card Cancellations: Are You at Risk?

12:55 pm, August 17, 2009

Just because your card worked yesterday, doesn't mean it will today.

 

How to Stop a Credit Card Payment Increase

1:17 pm, August 14, 2009

Consumers don’t have to take minimum payment hikes lying down. Here’s an action plan to thwart card companies before they can strike.

 

Are Contingency Forms a Clunkers Scam?

1:04 pm, August 14, 2009

Consumer advocacy groups are calling for a crack down on dealerships that ask car-buyers to sign contingency agreements on Cash for Clunkers deals.

 

Prepaid Cards: Beware of High Fees

2:12 pm, August 13, 2009

Prepaid cards are becoming a more popular form of plastic, but fine print and hidden fees could cost you.

 

Gen X: Boxed In by Hidden Fees and Fake Rebates

12:12 pm, August 10, 2009

Aside from helping companies boost their revenue targets, hidden fees have created a culture of restraint for Generation X.

 

Finding Hidden Treasures In Your Credit Card

10:22 am, August 10, 2009

Understanding your credit card can give you leverage to hike your limit, get better rates and protect your purchases.

 

Scam Busters: Phony Bologna Diplomas

1:05 pm, August 05, 2009

Diploma mills are selling worthless degrees online.

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