Credit/Debt

shopping

5 Signs You’re Addicted to Credit Cards

1:45 pm, November 17, 2009

How do you know if you’re unhealthily attached to your plastic — and potentially vulnerable to a mountain of debt?

credit cards

Fed Targets Gift Card Abuse

9:45 am, November 17, 2009

The Federal Reserve on Monday proposed new rules to protect consumers from unexpected costs or restrictions on gift cards.

banks

Are Big Banks Lending Enough?

9:45 am, November 12, 2009

The head of the FDIC said she's "very worried" that big banks aren't lending enough and warned that the economy could take another bad turn.

credit cards

Slice and Dice: Card Companies Slash Rewards Programs

2:30 pm, November 11, 2009

Credit card consumers are under assault from all fronts, the latest being a sustained, industry-wide cutback on credit card reward programs.

credit cards

Life With One Credit Card: The Benefits

7:00 am, November 11, 2009

Have more credit cards and bank accounts than you know what to do with? You could make money, and save time, by focusing on just one cash-back credit card.
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banks

Is Bank of America About to Break the Law?

11:01 am, November 06, 2009

Consumer advocates are up in arms over Bank of America’s pilot program that charges fees to credit card customers. Is BofA breaking the law?

recession

Credit Card Rage: Debtors Revolt

1:56 pm, November 02, 2009

Credit card rage has swept the nation. Here are the names and stunts you need to know, plus some tips on how to start your own viral outcry.

credit cards

Credit Cards Still Scheming ... For Now

2:45 pm, October 30, 2009

Not only have credit card companies continued to use practices that will be outlawed come February, many of their policies have gotten harsher.

credit cards

Student Credit Card 411 video

2:00 pm, October 30, 2009

Adam Levin of Credit.com tells Alix Steel the credit card secrets every college student should know in order to avoid debt.

shopping

Know Your Rights: Credit Card Minimum Purchases

7:00 am, October 29, 2009

Have you been told you need to spend a minimum amount to use your credit card at a certain merchant or grocery store? Know your rights and defend them.

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