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Fun New Tool Lets You Calculate Your Eternal Indebtedness

By | 05.12.09 | 3:06 pm

Here’s a good game for a rainy Sunday.

Several credit card companies have launched a new Website designed to help struggling card users manage their debts amid the economic downturn. The site includes tips to avoid penalties and links to access counseling services. But the fan favorite has to More…

House to Mark Up (Delayed) Credit Card Reform Bill Next Week

By | 04.16.09 | 6:16 pm

Wasting no time, the House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to mark up its credit card reform bill next Wednesday, according to a Democratic aide. Sponsored by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), the bill includes a slew of new consumer protections, giving card users longer notice of imminent rate increases More…