Consumers get fewer protections with debit cards

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Debit cards may not add to a consumer's credit card debt,…

Late and defaulted credit card debt falls for Bank of America

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In its latest regulatory filing, Bank of America said that the…

Woman sues Capital One over claim of $286 million credit card debt

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Patrice Perry, who claims she received harassing phone calls…

Visa smartphone app gives users discounts at major retailers

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Visa Mobile, a new smartphone application available for free…

Consumers turning to alternative payment methods for online purchases

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The online payment method PayPal will once again increase in…

Paperwork problems plague credit card debt collectors

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Agencies specializing in credit card debt collection found tremendous…

Charge offs and delinquencies declined once again in October

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The rate at which the nation's largest credit card lenders…

More lenders return to preapproved credit card offers

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For the first time in about three years, the nation's credit…

Kids pile up credit card debt with iPhones

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Many kids want to receive a high-tech gadget when they open…

Most noncash payments made electronically, but consumers still avoid credit card debt

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As of the end of 2009, electronic payments made up a vast majority…