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New credit card rules good news for consumers

Starting today, credit card companies in most cases can't charge more than $25 for late payments. New rules could also mean lower interest rates for consumers.

 

Fed adopts rules to protect credit card customers

The Federal Reserve adopted new rules Tuesday aimed at protecting credit card customers from getting socked by lofty late payment charges and other penalty fees ...

 

Credit card legislation nearing success

Legislation to rein in credit card practices and eliminate sudden rate hikes and late fees that have entangled millions of American consumers is getting closer to becoming law, bolstered by presidential pressure and the backdrop of economic calamity.

 

U.S. credit card bill advances on eve of Obama meet

U.S. credit card bill advances on eve of Obama meet

Legislation to curb credit card fees and limit consumer penalties cleared a congressional panel on Wednesday, a day ahead of a meeting between industry executives and President Barack Obama at the White House.

 

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