I was denied credit because of mistaken identity
The CFPB has advised that consumer reporting bureaus should not…
November 29, 2021
Legal, Regulatory, and Privacy Issues Stories
Avoid credit card fraud this holiday season
As online sales soar and supply chain issues reduce inventory,…
November 24, 2021
Average credit card interest rate nears record high for balance carriers
If you're carrying a balance on a credit card, chances…
November 19, 2021
What is deferred interest?
Deferred interest plans are often advertised in retail stores as…
November 4, 2021
Fed set to begin tapering security purchases in November
Although inflation is up, the Fed is waiting for a…
November 3, 2021
Work-at-home cybersecurity: protect yourself and your employer
Cybercrime is flourishing during the pandemic, including for work-at-home employees.…
October 20, 2021
How to cancel an unauthorized pending charge on your credit card
The merchant might be able to reverse the charge, but…
October 18, 2021
What are credit card convenience fees?
Paying with a credit card often yields rewards. But in…
October 14, 2021
Debt collectors’ ethics codes
Associations of debt collectors try to curb abuses in the…
October 10, 2021
Fed could begin tapering asset purchases in November
The Fed’s move to begin cutting back on its asset…
September 22, 2021
How will Biden’s order fostering competition affect credit cards?
A recent presidential executive order urges the CFPB to rein…
September 16, 2021
Can someone access money from my prepaid card if they know the card number?
A reader wonders if someone can fraudulently access money from…
September 6, 2021
I committed credit card fraud
Who are these people who hack our credit cards? Two…
September 3, 2021
How to protect your cards from identity theft
Hackers don't just open new accounts in your name, they…
August 24, 2021
Avoid credit card fraud this holiday season
As online sales soar and supply chain issues reduce inventory,…
November 24, 2021
What is deferred interest?
Deferred interest plans are often advertised in retail stores as…
November 4, 2021
How to cancel an unauthorized pending charge on your credit card
The merchant might be able to reverse the charge, but…
October 18, 2021
I committed credit card fraud
Who are these people who hack our credit cards? Two…
September 3, 2021
FOMC maintains 0% rate decision at July meeting
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expects the Delta variant of COVID-19…
July 28, 2021
What are ‘prescreened’ credit card offers and how do they work?
Credit card issuers use prescreened offers to target their ideal…
July 20, 2021
Fed maintains near 0% rate target at June 2021 meeting
Fed members are more optimistic about the economy and Powell…
June 16, 2021
Colorado to legalize credit card surcharges
If the Colorado bill gets signed, the state will permit…
June 11, 2021
How entrepreneurs can protect themselves from credit card fraud
Small companies may not have a lot of resources at…
May 27, 2021