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New Credit Card Options for College Kids

9:56 am, September 08, 2010

With the CARD act in place, parents looking to protect their college students will have more credit card options this fall.

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The Shift: Americans Pick Debit Over Credit

7:00 am, September 08, 2010

A new study indicates there have been major changes in our credit habits thanks to the Great Recession, regulations and a new type of consumer.

 

The Fall of the Checkbook

1:00 pm, September 03, 2010

Checks have lost their popularity as a payment method, but don’t throw out your checkbook just yet.

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Banks Look to Hike Fees, Customers Strike Back

11:41 am, September 03, 2010

Big banks need to start showing customers respect, as debit card users continue voicing their outrage at hefty overdraft fees.

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Get Your Tax Refund Via Debit Card

4:00 pm, September 02, 2010

A new pilot program using debit cards seeks to get Americans their tax refunds quickly, but threatens to slap them with unnecessary fees.

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Credit Card Customers Not So Loyal

10:45 am, August 31, 2010

Everyone loves to hate credit card companies, but some firms are more unpopular than others, and the industry faces a distrusting public.

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How to Make the CARD Act Work for You

2:02 pm, August 27, 2010

Here are four ways consumers can take advantage of the CARD Act, which is finally fully in effect.

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The New Rules on Credit Card Interest Rates

4:01 pm, August 26, 2010

Credit card interest rates are at an all-time high. How does the CARD Act now protect you from hikes?

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Credit Card Mail Solicitations Up 83%

12:12 pm, August 26, 2010

In a sign of good health, consumers are once again besieged by mailings seeking their business.

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Credit Card Spending Rises, Debt Drops

4:00 pm, August 25, 2010

Credit card spending is up and debt is down, but not everything’s coming up roses.

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