[caption id="attachment_207" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Americans are changing how they use credit."][/caption] According to a national survey by Javelin Strategy and Research, credit card spending is down, especially in the 18-24 age market. Does that mean that we Americans aren't spending or are we doing it differently? According to the NY Times report, the survey showed...
[caption id="attachment_225" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="With the implementation of the CARD Act banks are becoming more creative with their hidden fees and charges. "][/caption] Just when you thought the waters of big banking were safe to venture into once more, big banks are desperately chomping after consumer dollars with new fees and charges on consumer accounts. After...
Big Changes Coming for the Credit Card Industry The credit card industry is beginning some major shifts in response to requirements put forth in the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act signed into law on May 22, 2009. The law was enacted to help American consumers who were battling years of unfair rate hikes...