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3 Myths About Credit Card Fees for Businesses

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - October 8, 2009

High interchange fees are stirring up controversy. more >>

Credit Card Fees: 5 Things You Should Know

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - September 29, 2009

The debate over interchange fees is heating up as merchants protest against them. more >>

Three Tips to Protect Your Credit Rating

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - September 28, 2009

Find out your credit score, understand what it means, and learn how to protect it. more >>

Take Advantage of the New Credit Card Rewards

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - September 1, 2009

Companies launch incentive programs to encourage customers to pay off debt. more >>

Poll: 70 Percent of American Consumers in Debt

Opinion - July 21, 2009

A recent survey shows American consumers to be in the red. more >>

Credit Card Delinquency Rates Shot Up in the First Quarter of 2009 - US News and World Report

Opinion - June 18, 2009

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How the New Credit Card Bill Will Affect Young Spenders

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - June 2, 2009

Necessary protection or undue burden? more >>

Congress to Credit Industry: No More Card Tricks

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 29, 2009

Credit card companies are balking at some of the provisions in the bill. more >>

Credit Card Bill Poised for Passage

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - May 12, 2009

Legislation would end tiny print and surprise rate increases. more >>

How Young Investors Can Stamp Out Debt and Start Investing

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - May 8, 2009

4 ideas to help you sort out your competing financial priorities more >>

Latest Obama Target: Credit Card Companies and Their Lending Rules

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 27, 2009

Amid rising consumer anger, the White House is pushing to crack down on some credit card practices. more >>

Obama Takes Aim at Credit Card Companies

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 23, 2009

The White House supports legislation to crack down on credit card rates, fees, and practices. more >>

Suze Orman and the New Rules of Credit Card Debt

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - April 3, 2009

Getting out of debt isn't always the most important thing. more >>

Why the Mumbai Terrorists Used Credit Cards

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - December 4, 2008

Plastic makes it easy for terrorists to access funds. more >>

The Hidden Costs of Store Credit Cards

Alpha Consumer - December 3, 2008

Why you should say "no" to opening a new account, even when tempted by the discount. more >>

5 Predatory Money Pitches

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 21, 2008

Nasty times bring out commercial bottom feeders. more >>

Taking Advantage of Credit Cards

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - November 3, 2008

Many cards come with perks, but you have to choose the right one. more >>

JPMorgan: Earnings Down, Credit Costs Way Up

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 15, 2008

Big bank hit hard by higher loan delinquencies. more >>

Credit Card Financing by Small Businesses Gets Crunched

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - October 10, 2008

Lower limits and higher interest rates pose problems for some small-business owners. more >>

Are Wachovia Credit Card Rewards Points Safe?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 29, 2008

The bank's purchase by Citigroup raises questions for its customers. more >>

Debt Reduction for 20-Somethings

Alpha Consumer - August 19, 2008

5 ways to stop paying interest before you turn 30. more >>

The End of Credit Card Consumerism

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - August 8, 2008

A new frugality could remake the U.S. economy—and American life. more >>

Audio: Pros and Cons of Debt Settlement

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - July 23, 2008

For a fee, the service helps reduce credit card debt. more >>

How to Lower Your Credit Card Rate

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - July 9, 2008

Guest blogger and credit expert shares his tips. more >>

How to Deal With Credit Card Mumbo Jumbo

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - July 3, 2008

Some small businesses rebel against interchange fees, but there are solutions. more >>