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Mandelson warns credit card companies over bad practice (Guardian Unlimited) The government today warned credit card companies they could face an Office of Fair Trading investigation if they fail to stamp out bad practice within their ranks. The business secretary, Peter Mandelson, said he would have "no hesitation" in asking the consumer watchdog to report to him about those firms which fail to "step into line" over complaints about unreasonable behaviour. "We ... us.rd.yahoo.com
The Truth About The Infamous Credit Card (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs) Credit card debt is nothing new in America, but have you ever really looked at the numbers? us.rd.yahoo.com
Debtors who pay are still eligible for credit counseling (Erie Times-News) Dear Debt Adviser, Do you have to be late on credit card payments, etc., to utilize credit counseling? We are drowning in credit card debt but continue to make our minimum monthly payments. We've heard you have to be late on payments to use credit counseling. Any help is much appreciated. -- Kristin us.rd.yahoo.com
'Bad' credit card firms targeted (Channel 4) The Government has told credit card companies to stamp out bad practice within their ranks. us.rd.yahoo.com
When credit cards attack (Belleville News-Democrat) On Nov. 21, I opened a letter from Citibank announcing that my credit card interest rate will rise from 9.99 percent to a minimum of 16.99 percent. On Nov. 24, we taxpayers bailed out the struggling financial services giant, which, like all credit card issuers, is looking to reduce risk and return to profitability by raising rates and lowering credit limits for the U.S. consumers whom they ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit crunch Christmas cards for a Great Depression and Hungry New Year snapped up (Daily Telegraph) Credit crunch Christmas cards wishing people a Great Depression and a Hungry New Year have become a surprise bestseller in the UK. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit card firms warned (Channel 4) Credit card companies have been warned they faced an investigation by the trading watchdog if they failed to stamp out bad practice. us.rd.yahoo.com
Seven Common Credit Myths Dispelled (Lexington Clipper-Herald) (ARA) - With the economy reeling and home loan rates at a nine-month high, lenders are scrutinizing everyone's credit history like never before. Yet, many Americans don't realize the impact of late payments on their credit score and their finances. us.rd.yahoo.com
Government warns credit card firms (Channel 4) The Government has warned credit card companies that they could face an Office of Fair Trading investigation if they fail to stamp out bad practice within their ranks. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sneakergate (Forbes) The U.S. government gets jittery about malware. us.rd.yahoo.com
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