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Loophole in the Credit Card ACT Can Actually Extend Your Debt

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If a credit card offer looks too good, it usually is! The Credit CARD Act of 2009 went into full effect in February 2010, and it appeared that lawmakers were going to reign-in excessive finance charges. During Congressional debate, legislators looked at the high, double-digit rates that lenders applied to purchases and cash advances along [...]

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Published on July 9th, 2010 - Leave a Comment
Filed under: Miscellany

6 Powerful iPhone Credit Card Applications

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If you own an iPhone, it’s probably been a long time since you called your bank to check your credit card status. Apple’s mobile devices help you stay on top of expenses, and a handful of credit card applications are must-haves:
Combination Credit Card Apps
Thanks to apps that mash up information from multiple banks, track all [...]

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Published on July 2nd, 2010 - Leave a Comment
Filed under: Miscellany

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