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No warning: Why credit card rates jump from 7 to 19 percent (WTOL 11 Toledo) David Giantomasi was shocked when the interest rate on his Chase credit card suddenly jumped to 19.99%, up from 7.99%. When he called the card issuer, he was enraged by the explanation. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit-Card Rage (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News) David Giantomasi says he vigilantly paid his credit-card bills each month. Even if he could only make the minimum payment, he made sure to get all his monthly payments squared away. So he was shocked when the interest rate on his Chase credit card suddenly jumped to 19.99% from 7.99%. When Giantomasi called the card issuer to demand an explanation, he was enraged. He was told that overall ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Analysts weigh credit card impact of Biden VP bid (ABS-CBNNEWS.com) DENVER - Credit card industry analysts are wary of the sector's regulatory outlook if Barack Obama, a harsh critic of their business, becomes U.S. president with their longtime ally Joe Biden as vice president. us.rd.yahoo.com
Home Depot gets credit card boost from Citigroup (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Home Depot, which has one of the largest consumer credit card portfolios in the country, has penned a new deal with its outside credit vendor, Citigroup Inc., the world's largest card issuer. The deal may seem like inside baseball. But it's a big deal for the country's second-largest retailer, as the cost of maintaining the portfolio under the old agreement was depressing earnings. The new deal ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Don’t fret about closed credit card account (Lawrence Journal-World) Several banks are closing dormant credit card accounts, but there are some easy ways for homeowners and buyers to protect against a long-term drop in their overall credit score. us.rd.yahoo.com
CreditCards.com: Weekly Credit Card Rate Report (wallstreet:online AG) Annual percentage rates for new credit card offers dipped lower this week, according to the CreditCards.com us.rd.yahoo.com
CreditCards.com: Weekly Credit Card Rate Report (Centre Daily Times) Annual percentage rates for new credit card offers dipped lower this week, according to the CreditCards.com Weekly Credit Card Rate Report. us.rd.yahoo.com
Sites help you select credit card (Sun-Sentinel) Low interest rates may offer a good time to apply for a new, or even first, credit card. Several considerations, such as interest rate and fees, should come into play, however, before a consumer signs on to a new credit card. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit card issuers have been calling the shots for years. Follow these rules to beat them at their own game. (Bankrate.com) Credit card issuers have been calling the shots for years. Follow these rules to beat them at their own game. us.rd.yahoo.com
When money is tight, leave that 401(k) alone (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) This economy has left people behind on credit card bills, short on mortgage payments and low on cash to cover basics like gas and food. Those are budget gaps that have to be filled, and too often, people are raiding their 401(k) to come up with the extra money. If you’re one of those thinking about it, I want you to stop. When you pull money out of your 401(k) prematurely — in other words, ... us.rd.yahoo.com
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