Getting serious credit card consumer protection San Francisco Chronicle One bill would implement new credit card rules on Dec. 1 in time for the holiday season, rather than waiting until next February. ... and more »

US Credit-Card Charge-Offs Fall, Delinquencies Rise In Sept Wall Street Journal US credit-card performance diverged a bit again in September, with charge-off rates falling for the second time in three months while delinquencies ... Fitch: US Credit Card Performance Measures Mixed as Chargeoffs Drop Business Wire (press release) all 6 news articles »

BBC News Credit Cards Continue to Gouge Consumers American Banking News The Credit Card Industry has drawn significant criticism lately, as consumers have begun to focus on their cost of funds, just as institutions do. ... Want a Better Credit Card ? Consider A Credit Union, Study Says Forbes Credit cards still use... »

Straits Times Little has changed so far in credit card industry Credit.com News The credit card industry may be about to deal with reforms that are supposed to dramatically change some of its practices, ... Tricks, Not Treats -- Pew Study Finds 'Deceptive' Credit Card Practices Rising ABC News Cards From Largest Banks... »

Times Online Banks Rethink Credit Cards Forbes Nowhere is the credit card industry more visible than in Delaware. The tiny state became the headquarters of the card business in the early 1980s when banks ... Banks warn against credit card crackdown Times Online How new credit card rules affect consumers Public Radio International... »

Mirror.co.uk Credit card firms to be forced to end 'rip off' charges Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter Credit card firms are being warned to 'clean up their act and give the consumer a fairer deal' in a Government crackdown launched ... Dodd Calls for Interim Freeze on Credit Card Fees and Rates... »

HotIndieNews.com Dodd wants immediate rate freeze on credit cards The Associated Press Congress has already passed legislation that puts new rules for credit card lenders into effect come mid-February. The law, signed by President Barack Obama ... Freeze U.S. credit card rates, says Sen. Dodd Reuters Dodd Seeks Immediate Rate Freeze on Credit... »

Which of the following is the biggest threat to your credit card security?a) Shopping online with a credit card b) Shopping in a real store with your credit card c) Ordering something over the phone with your credit cardThe answer may surprise you. It’s b – shopping in a real store with a credit card.... »

Credit cards can be a very quick way of getting into even more debt if you do not know how to use them properly. UK debt is now at an all time high and, excluding mortgages, Credit Cards are one of the main contributors.It’s a lot easier to get a credit card than it... »

What is the penalty for credit card fraud?Credit card fraud penalties and credit card fraud sentence varies by felony and misdemeanor classes and by jurisdiction and state. Find general sentencing information in New York below (we are federal criminal lawyers and handle all state and federal credit card fraud cases).1. Third degree identity theft... »

Los Angeles Times Citibank shows why credit card holders need protection Los Angeles Times Months before a law takes effect that cracks down on abuses by credit card issuers, the bank increases interest rates to almost 30% on customers who pay ... Data mining still targeting card users? Akron Beacon Journal all 2... »

shopsmart: Ways to pay down your credit card debt Pittsburgh Post Gazette Almost all of it is a result of charging purchases to credit cards , and about $69 billion of it is past due. It seems like a no-win situation for consumers ... Credit card users, read the fine print and prepare... »