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House: Move up CARD date?
Article: APRs are being tripled for some, but Senate may not OK a Dec. 1 implementation of the CARD Act.
2009-11-05T10:30:00
National credit card rate averages
Article: Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-11-05T00:00:00
Lose the high rate, not the credit card
Article: Don't walk away from your credit card with a high interest rate. It could hurt your credit rating.
2009-03-19T00:00:00
Credit card offers worsen
Article: Consumers received fewer credit card solicitations in the third quarter, with lousier features.
2009-11-02T14:00:00
Reformed debtor wants to fix credit score
Article: On the road to fiscal responsibility, should she consider getting a second secured card?
2009-10-28T00:00:00
12 hair-raising money tales
Article: Readers share their financial nightmares in Bankrate's annual roundup of Halloween horrors.
2009-10-26T00:00:00
Unfair practices abound
Article: New research shows that no credit cards from the 12 largest banks comply with the CARD Act.
2009-10-30T11:00:00
National credit card rate averages
Article: Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-29T00:00:00
6 smart credit card moves now
Article: Credit card issuers plan to offset losses by hiking rates and imposing fees. Stay ahead of the game.
2009-09-23T00:00:00
New bill would freeze APRs
Article: Sen. Dodd introduced a bill to freeze interest rates until February.
2009-10-27T08:00:00
Tough luck on minimum payment increases
Article: New credit card law mandates 45 days' notice of increase but leaves out crucial opt-out option.
2009-10-14T00:00:00
National credit card rate averages
Article: Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-22T00:00:00
Citi cancels gas cards
Article: Citi abruptly closes some of its gas cards that are co-branded with MasterCard.
2009-10-21T08:00:00
Bank account woes won't hurt credit
Article: Closing a bank account should have no impact on a credit score, since credit was not extended.
2009-10-21T00:00:00
3 plans for $40,000 inheritance
Article: A couple with $40,000 left from an inheritance should choose one of three ways to spend it.
2009-10-20T00:00:00
3 ways to master a credit card
Article: Your card rates are growing, and it may not be your credit that's the problem. It may be the bank's.
2009-10-19T00:00:00
BofA 'tests' annual fees
Article: Bank of America will institute a $29 to $99 annual fee on some rewards credit card accounts next year.
2009-10-15T11:00:00
National credit card rate averages
Article: Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.
2009-10-15T00:00:00
Christmas club can tame holiday bills
Article: A Christmas club can make you cash-flush for the holiday season and end postholiday card debts.
2009-10-14T00:00:00
Rate freeze, hike promises
Article: Two major issuers will freeze rates and one will hike APRs.
2009-10-12T09:00:00
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