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Student Credit Cards: Useful or a Trap?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 30, 2008

Lawmakers debate the fairness of marketing practices. more >>

Podcast: Profit With Plastic

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 19, 2008

Author explains his secret credit card strategies. more >>

Two Credit Card Quandaries, Solved

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 13, 2008

What to do about rate hikes and slashed credit limits. more >>

The Best Credit Cards for College Students

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 6, 2008

How to choose interest rates, rewards—and whether to get one at all. more >>

Beware the Latest Credit Card Scam

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 15, 2008

Is that really the fraud department calling? more >>

3 Ways to Make the Fed's Moves Work for You

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - April 30, 2008

Here's how to take advantage of low interest rates without letting lenders take advantage of you. more >>

Credit Cards Charged

By Kirk Shinkle - Money Matters - April 29, 2008

A stellar quarter at MasterCard and Visa. more >>

Corporate Revenge or Simple Error?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - April 25, 2008

Lawmaker suggests a credit card company purposely revealed a consumer's information. more >>

Video: Pop Quiz and Credit Card Disputes

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - April 22, 2008

I speak with Retirement Living TV on dealing with money challenges. more >>

Credit Card vs. Consumer

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - April 18, 2008

In a showdown on Capitol Hill, card providers publicly rebut their customers. more >>

Survey: Credit Cards Pushed on Students

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - April 1, 2008

Undergraduates report offers of free gifts and say they want more regulation. more >>

New Voice Calls for Credit Reform

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 31, 2008

The New York Times joins the chorus. more >>

One Credit Card Rating System for All?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 20, 2008

Senator Wyden says cardholders can agree on the need for clarity. more >>

Five-Star Ratings for Credit Cards?

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - March 20, 2008

Oregon's Wyden defends his and Obama's proposal for reform. more >>

Credit Card Hearing Starts With a Surprise

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 14, 2008

At the last minute, consumers were asked to keep quiet. more >>

Credit Card Rates Hit a Two-Year Low

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 14, 2008

Now is the time to switch cards for consumers paying high rates. more >>

Credit Card Reform Debate Heats Up

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 7, 2008

Congress and the industry prepare for a showdown. more >>

Mortgage Woes Boost Credit Card Debt

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - February 28, 2008

Consumer rates of delinquency rise, especially in areas where foreclosures are common. more >>

Elite Credit Card Comes With Artistic Perks

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - February 27, 2008

Sotheby's MasterCard offers luxury for the wealthy. more >>

Toasting Visa's IPO

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - February 27, 2008

At $18.8 billion, it could be the biggest American stock issue yet. more >>

Five-Star Rating for Credit Cards Under Fire

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 25, 2008

Obama's proposal is criticized for failing to consider consumer diversity. more >>

Reporter’s Query: Credit Card Fees

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 21, 2008

Please let us know if your fees or interest rates have risen. more >>

The Democratic Candidates and Your Credit Cards

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 15, 2008

Obama wants a rating system while Clinton calls for a new oversight commission. more >>

Credit Card Condoms?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 8, 2008

A new Web campaign compares debt to STDs. more >>

Resolving Credit Card Disputes

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - January 17, 2008

In this case, card providers are your best friend. more >>