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Thursday, February 9th 2012

Credit card reform
How credit card reform will impact you

How the Credit CARD Act affects gift cards

What card reform will mean to consumersAmericans -- and retailers -- have grown to love the convenience of gift cards. Their terms have not always been consumer-friendly, though, and the law takes aim at some of them.

Fed issues rules addressing gift card fees, restrictions -- Clearer disclosures of gift card fees terms and conditions are also included in the rules that take effect in August 2010 ... (more)

Buyers' guide to gift cards: 5 questions to ask before buying -- Want to save money on gift card purchases? Ask yourself some key questions and do a bit of homework; your extra effort can mean cash left over in your pocket ... (more)

See related: Back to main page: Credit card reform arrives, How the Credit CARD Act affects consumers, How the Credit CARD affects young adults under 21, A comprehensive guide to the Credit CARD Act of 2009, Complete archive of Credit CARD Act articles

 


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