Credit Cards

Below is a complete list of Debtmerica's Credit Card articles listed in order of recency.
Dodd-Frank Act defended by Geithner
MasterCard will help roll out new credit card technology
FTC settles debt buyer suit, issues new document
Consumer credit card delinquencies took big fall in 2011
Lenders making credit card agreements clearer
Bank of America credit card users may soon find more deals
Consumers still wary of credit card debt, using cash
Could credit card lenders see fee limit this year?
Bill would limit credit card swipe fees in New Hampshire
Ruling says telemarketers can be sued in federal court
Expect more credit card offers from credit unions
Credit card images seen as possible mobile payment solution
New type of credit card made to fight fraud
Expired debt coming back to haunt some consumers
AmEx looks to expand brand beyond credit cards
Do something now about credit card debt
CFPB Ombudsman oversees consumer complaints
Republican senators delay appointment for CFPB head
Lenders may soon start issuing more cards
Consumers may soon see more offers for retail credit cards
CFPB wants consumer input on credit card agreements
Uncertainty leading fewer to use credit card rewards
Fewer willing to take on holiday credit card debt
Consumers borrowed more on credit cards in October
Who will take advantage of balance transfer day?
Black Friday card transactions increased significantly
More consumer credit card use expected during holiday season
Consumers cut household debt in third quarter
Rewards programs still expanding for good credit consumers
How will holiday spending affect credit card bills?
Consumers returning to credit card use in big way
Rewards programs expanding ahead of holidays
Consumers more satisfied with credit cards these days
Credit card delinquencies climb slightly
Consumers worry over Capital One deal with HSBC
Rewards offerings growing as holidays near
Americans might find trouble with overseas credit card use
Consumers have greater ability to take on credit card debt
Consumers use mobile credit card apps to manage debt
Visa credit cards to get new look?
Increased debit fees won't change consumers' use
Debit use fees will cause consumers to switch banks and habits
Networks to use targeted ads for credit card users
Value of credit card rewards on the rise
Credit card security technology to take step forward
Improved benefits come to Google Wallet
Experts project more missed credit card payments
Major lender looks to increase mobile power
Reduce debt with a zero percent rate
Credit card changes come into focus for JPMorgan Chase
Geithner says consumers will win in the end
Swipe fees now at new lower level
Debit card fees coming for Bank of America customers
Federal consumer credit card protections meet resistance
Consumer credit card data still at risk due to weak protection
Capital One says credit cards still prioritized
Discover sees profits more than double with delinquency declines
Will consumers be hit with higher prices for credit card purchases?
Consumers continued to suffer fewer credit card defaults in August
Number of consumers dealing with more debt falls to low
Consumers' credit card debt rises again on higher spending
Discover suffers fewer charge offs as consumers successfully reduce debt
August sees charged off credit card debt increase
Agreements between lenders and colleges mutually beneficial
Lending standards still tight for most banks
Popular credit card service eliminated by Discover
Credit card companies nix late fees for Irene victims
Consumers can choose credit or debit on one card
More consumers now handling debt better
More advances in mobile wallet technology
Credit cards for business now coming with more rewards
Schools teaching kids responsible borrowing
Credit card use down among college students
July sees increase in charged off credit card debt for Citi, Bank of America
Consumers missed credit card debt payments in July
Consumers continued credit card spending in July
Rates on credit card debt expected to climb
California businesses hit consumers with illegal credit card fee
Debt continues to worry consumers
American Express and Verizon to launch mobile payment platform
California tops list of states with the most debt
Oklahomans carry less debt than those in other states
Small businesses take on credit card debt to meet needs
Consumers take on more credit card debt, boost Visa profits
Consumers paid billions to cut credit card debt
New credit card program reads numbers through camera
Most lenders see delinquency and default drop
Cordray named first CFPB head
Debt collection business charged with fraud
Consumers catching up on credit card debt
Majority feel their credit card use is reasonable
More lenders granting new credit cards
High fees cause companies to stop accepting cards
Banks eased credit card lending standards
Credit card security still lacking, study shows
Affluent borrowers receiving more credit card offers
Citi says data breach resulted in major losses
JPMorgan dropping lawsuits over defaulted credit cards
Discover cardholders suffer fewer defaults as profits skyrocket
Lower swipe fees mean higher profits for restaurants
Consumers urged to add credit card debt to help economy
Lawmakers ask for more disclosures over business cards
HSBC may soon begin to run down its credit card business
Study finds young adults feel better when carrying debt
Young adults getting credit cards at lower rate
Debit and credit card rewards programs being changed significantly
Nation's leading banks to launch online payment service
Debit transaction fee changes will be paid for by consumers
Many government agencies turn to prepaid cards
Teens now say they have less credit card knowledge
Mortgage-only defaulters less likely to have trouble with credit cards
Credit card delinquencies dropped once again in first quarter
Credit card lenders issued more new accounts in February
Consumers make more card purchases due to higher gas and food prices
Consumers' increased credit card use driving economic recovery
Defaulted accounts could fall to 20-year low
Credit CARD Act working as intended
Florida passes stolen card law
Lower debit card interchange fees could cost consumers more
PayPal steps up efforts to join mobile payment industry
Lenders continue adding rewards offerings
Bank of America customers may be hit with huge penalty rate
Delinquent and defaulted credit card debt declines in March
Credit card debt, student loans contributing to young consumers' financial woes
Consumers once again feel comfortable with credit card debt
Some consumers face credit card debt problem
Defaulted credit card debt still higher than pre-recession levels
Charge offs and delinquencies decline for Capital One
AmEx extends financing to mobile payment startup
AmEx cardholders will receive more benefits during travel promotion
Charged off credit card debt increased in March
Borrowers getting current on credit card debt
Drops in credit card debt more likely the result of charge offs
Consumers' credit card debt habits spell profits for lenders
Fed says it won't have swipe fee change in place for deadline
Americans concentrate more on credit card debt than home loans
Google to launch mobile payment system
Advocacy group says rules don't do enough to protect from credit card debt
Arizona credit card debt can be pursued up to six years
Most states see credit card debt grow
American Express sees fewer instances of late credit card debt
Bank of America adds annual fee for some credit cards
Lawsuit over credit card fee restrictions becomes more contentious
Southern cities dominate those with most credit card debt
Consumers tax cut money to pay down credit card debt
Mounting credit card debt makes it difficult for consumers to make bill payments
Consumers less of a credit risk as demand sinks
Consumers unexpectedly took on more credit card debt in December
CFPB accepting public's suggestions for regulatory changes
High interest rates on credit card debt plague those with poor history
Mobile options will change payment process for banks, consumers
Small businesses sought fewer credit cards last year
Visa, MasterCard profits boom on consumer card use
CFPB targets clearer language on card agreements
Fed's proposed rule would make borrowing difficult for some
Capital One targeting charged off accounts for new interest payments
Many Americans still struggle with credit card debt
American Express turns big fourth-quarter profit on credit card spending
Small business owners can expect more credit card offers this year
Experts believe mobile credit card payments will boom this year
Debit card fees likely to increase in 2011
Credit card debt interest rates could be capped by new bill
Mobile payment success hinges on big 2011
Charge off rates hit 2010 lows for all lenders
Citi sees borrowers handle credit card debt better in December
Capital One saw charge offs and delinquencies decrease in December
Increased concerns over fees on prepaid debit cards
Consumers continue to turn away from credit card debt
Consumers less focused on reducing credit card debt
JPMorgan credit card accounts drive profits
Collections lawsuits on the rise again
New prepaid card can help parents teach kids about finances
Economic downturn forces young consumers to rethink debt strategies
Joblessness leads to more delinquent credit card debt
Students still receiving preapproved credit card offers despite regulations
Credit card debt tumbles once again in November
New Citi card allows consumers to choose between payment options
Credit networks could lose billions on proposed swipe fee rule
New accounts will waive fees for those who take on credit card debt
Consumers say they should have faced credit card debt
Many subprime borrowers affected by CARD Act
Lenders required to disclose risk-based pricing decisions
Credit card debt worries persist despite consumers' new attitudes
Foreign currency surcharges dropped for AmEx Platinum card
More lenders sending out rewards credit card offers
Delinquent and defaulted credit card debt less common in November
U.S. Supreme Court hears credit card rate hike case
New interchange fee rules may not lead to less credit card debt
Citi to begin offering new cards with no foreign transaction fees
Credit card debt, other bills leave most consumers with nothing to save
First-time defaulters now receiving more credit card offers
Company rolls out European-friendly card
Consumers get fewer protections with debit cards
Late and defaulted credit card debt falls for Bank of America
Woman sues Capital One over claim of $286 million credit card debt
Visa smartphone app gives users discounts at major retailers
Consumers turning to alternative payment methods for online purchases
Paperwork problems plague credit card debt collectors
Charge offs and delinquencies declined once again in October
More lenders return to preapproved credit card offers
Kids pile up credit card debt with iPhones
Most noncash payments made electronically, but consumers still avoid credit card debt
Some Americans more optimistic about credit card debt in 2011
Latest Android operating system doesn't allow for credit card payments
Consumer credit increased in October even as credit card debt declines
AmEx: More consumers take on credit card debt in third quarter
Startup company offers automatic rebates for card purchases
Discover sued by Minnesota over consumer deception
Rate of defaulted credit card debt no longer linked with unemployment
Consumers back up promise to shun credit card debt
Warren wants to clarify language regarding credit card debt
Debit cards becoming more popular than credit
Accounts with no limits on credit card debt can pose problems
Consumers cut credit card debt to levels not seen in decades
Citi rolls out additional programs for holidays
Salvation Army now allows consumers to take on credit card debt to donate
New digital payment option provides credit card debt alternative
More consumers turning to alternative payment methods to avoid credit card debt
Scale back holiday spending if credit card debt grows too high
Even without credit card debt, lenders will still profit this holiday season
Retailers increasing efforts to convince customers to open new credit card accounts
Consumers can earn credit card bonus points this holiday season
Number of credit card delinquencies continues to decline
Consumers say they feel less worry over their credit card debt
More consumers turn to debit to avoid credit card debt
Shoppers will spend more this holiday season, still wary of debt
Tips for avoiding post-holiday debt
Consumers are eager to avoid credit card debt for holidays
Merchants may begin offering discounts to some credit card users
Retailer credit cards carry significantly higher interest rates than traditional accounts
American Express says lenders uncertain about economy
Most consumers will avoid credit card debt this holiday season
Chase says October charge offs lowest in a year
Lenders offering greater rewards on credit card debt this holiday season
Nationwide credit card debt could continue to decline
Fewer will add credit card debt this holiday season
Warren says she will make credit card agreements clearer
American Express to promote Small Business Saturdays
People who own an iPhone more likely to deal with credit card debt
Consumers turn to cash instead of more credit card debt
Fewer credit card accounts closed in third quarter
Consumers avoid credit card debt with layaway
Consumer credit card debt drops in September
Consumers still unhappy with lenders despite less credit card debt
Chase waives foreign transaction fees on some credit card debt
Lenders now offering accounts zero percent introductory rates
Mobile the best way to make a secure payment
Consumers say they will take on less credit card debt this holiday season
Consumers taking on less credit card debt at small businesses
Discover offers more cash back for credit card debt this holiday season
MasterCard profits jump even as consumers avoid credit card debt
Delinquent and defaulted credit card debt dropped in September
Consumers increase spending while cutting credit card debt
Some banks powerless against credit card fraud attacks
Some gift cards may not carry proper information
Credit card agreements still carry fine print
What the average credit card debt really costs
T introduces mobile billing service to replace credit card payments
More credit cards coming with better rewards offers
Starbucks rolls out mobile payment system
Some parents co-signing on college students' credit cards
Personal credit cards may be better for small businesses
Choice between credit and debit can make a difference
Credit card balance transfer offers can be tricky
Mailed credit card offers carry too much data
Credit card lenders paid colleges $83.5 million
Credit card industry faces uncertainty after federal suits
U.S. defaulted credit card debt dropped considerably in September
New store accounts could cause problems for holiday shoppers
More seniors delay retirement due to credit card debt
Twitter founder releases portable credit card reader
New technology allows more options when taking on credit card debt
Lenders increase cards issued as consumers improve credit
Obama warns Republicans may repeal credit card protections
Bank of America wrote off less credit card debt in September
Consumers reduced defaults on credit card debt in September
Gas stations charging more to consumers who take on credit card debt
Discover reports fewer defaults on credit card debt in September
Verizon reverts plan to charge more when consumers take on credit card debt
New credit card protections proposed by Federal Reserve Board
Citibank sees less defaulted credit card debt in September
Those who can't take on credit card debt pay in other ways
Utilities charge more to consumers who take on credit card debt
Credit card debt fell in August
Citi sells part of its credit card debt to General Electric
American Express says it will contest government suit
A lack of credit card security standards can lead to data breaches
Interchange fee policies lead to antitrust suit for Visa, MasterCard
Warren: Reforms for credit card agreements coming soon
Veterans, others can get benefits directly on their debit cards
PlayStation Network gets new payment plan
Americans using CDs to pay down credit card debt
Economists debating cause for drop in credit card debt
College students still taking on credit card debt
Older women take on credit card debt to play online video games
MLB app will let consumers order from their seats
Consumers expect they will use smartphones to take on credit card debt
Price of stolen credit card numbers surprisingly low
Social media program gives young consumers financial advice
Consumers would rather save than reduce credit card debt
Card allows consumers to budget with credit card debt
Visa cardholders may soon make mass transit payments via smartphone
Discover profits drop despite increased spending
Colleges count on credit card agreements to drive revenues
Charge offs increase slightly for Capital One in August
Alternative to credit cards comes to 7-Eleven stores
New global banking regulations should raise rates
American Express members can spend rewards points at Amazon.com
More spending could come after consumer credit bottoms out
Some online shoppers prefer not to take on credit card debt
Atlanta has most credit card debt
Debit card use on the rise as consumers shun credit cards
Paying off credit card debt stabilizes lending industry
New York investigating college credit card offers
Consumers paid off most credit card debt since March 2009
Facebook to expand its Credits system
Credit card solicitations skyrocket
Final credit card rules have taken effect
Delinquency drops a good sign for the economy
Bank of America and Visa to test new smartphone payment plan
Survey finds consumers are more satisfied with credit cards
Small businesses can now process credit card sales on mobile phones
More Pennsylvania residents opting to pay their taxes with a credit card
Wells Fargo says it will eliminate penalty interest rates
MasterCard's profits make huge leap as consumers increase per-purchase spending
Hacking strikes hotels hardest
Consumer spending and credit retain low levels
What consumers can expect from financial reform
Credit lenders hold all the cards when it comes to interest rate changes
Reading a credit card statement can help consumers
Representative pushing for debit card fee caps
As debt consolidation worries ease, credit card companies pump up the mail volumes
New Federal Reserve website could help those in credit card debt
Slashed credit card fees could hurt issuers, but help with bill consolidation
Interchange fee legislation could deal blow to credit card companies
Best job market for young adults in Austin, Texas, says survey
Is it harder to get rich now than it was in the past?
Discover faces decline in earnings and net yields for Q4 2009
Retail sales increase in November, says Commerce Dept.
Credit card companies see stability, if not growth, in 2010
Consumer credit delinquency rates to continue decline in 2010
Beware of online identity theft scams this holiday season
New GAO report sheds light on issues with credit card 'swipe fees'
Fed issues new rule proposals regarding gift card fees
Consumer spending declines in September
Many Americans not protecting information on their computer
Creditors not implementing new rules until they have to
Consumers prefer doing bank business in-person
Bank of America to 'test' annual fee on 1% of credit customers
Consumers prefer cell phone call in the event of fraud
Credit card companies get more consumer-friendly
Closing cards could hurt credit score
Credit card companies target college students before laws take affect
Fed announces credit card proposals
YouTube rant results in lower interest rate
North Carolina uses gift cards to encourage STD testing
College turns ID card into credit card
Reps. Frank and Maloney look to move up implementation of Credit Card Act of 2009 to December
Bank of America and Chase adjust handling of overdraft fees

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