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Using Credit Cards Safely

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:04:02 CDT

Credit cards can be an extremely safe way to pay, just keep a few pointers in mind.

Sub-Prime Credit Cards

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:20:48 CST

The sub-prime card offers the consumer with a poor credit history a chance to rebuild their credit while enjoying the benefits of using a credit card.

Smartphones to Oust Credit Cards?

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:58:54 CDT

Bloomberg News reported last week that a pilot project is planned for smartphones to act as a form of payment, possibly paving the way to replace credit cards.

Will a Balance Transfer Work for You?

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:38:35 CDT

A balance transfer done right can save money in interest charges and help you to pay that credit card balance off more quickly.

Credit Card Interest Rate Reduction Scam

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:45:06 CDT

The FTC warns consumers that companies sending out robocalls to lower your interest rate - for a fee - are oftentimes a scam.

Fed Proposes New CARD Act Rules for August

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:25:45 CST

The Fed's proposed rules would require issuers to re-evaluate the reasons for recent rate increases and reduce rates if appropriate, and restricts the cost of penalty fees for small-dollar violations in account terms.

CARD Act Rules go into Effect Today

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:55:59 CST

The bulk of new rules imposed by the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Discloser (CARD) Act of 2009 go into effect February 22, 2010.

Credit Card Rules Part 1 - Cardholder Notification

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:35:03 CST

Card issuers will be required to give consumers specific notifications regarding their credit card accounts after the new rules take effect February 22, 2010.

Credit Card Rules Part 2 - Payments, Billing, Fees, and Restrictions

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:15:15 CST

A detailed look at key changes starting February 22, 2010

Credit Card Rules Go into Effect February 22

no@spam.com (Mary Lan Tomkins) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:36:40 CST

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday approved final rules to amend the Truth in Lending Act regarding credit cards.