The Credit CARD Act of 2009 turns 1

A one-year look at the landmark legislation

By Connie Prater and Tyler Metzger

On May 22, 2009, President Obama signed into law the Credit CARD Act of 2009, which brought sweeping changes to credit cards. Use the time line below to view how the Credit CARD Act dramatically altered how we use our plastic.

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Published: May 18, 2010

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