Video: Big changes coming to bad-credit credit cards

By Tyler Metzger

The new credit card law -- much of which takes effect on Feb. 22 -- has provisions that protect people with bad credit. Specifically, the law limits fees on subprime credit cards. The law does not, however, cap interest rates, which can reach 80 percent or higher. What other changes will the law bring for those with poor credit? Check out the video below.

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Updated: February 20, 2010

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