Consumerist
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bullies
HSBC Really, Really Doesn't Want Reader To Cancel Best Buy Credit Card
James applied for a Best Buy Mastercard from HSBC. The initial application was easy enough, but the three separate confusing calls from outsourced customer service reps, and the low limit and annual fee on the card he eventually received led him to cancel his account. This should have been a straightforward transaction, but company representatives tried to bully James into keeping the credit card. More » -
credit cards
Ending The 0% Balance Transfer Era
Ah, the glory days of American credit cards. When your credit card's interest rate went too high, you could find a different card with a deliciously low promo balance transfer rate, and revel in your low interest. At least, until you let the card sit idle too long or made a late payment, and then started the cycle over again. But no more. More » -
credit cards
Banks Introduce Comprehensible Credit Cards Before Reforms Apply
Instead of waiting around for the CARD act, which restricts the ways they are allowed to squeeze money from customers, some banks are introducing simpler, CARD-compliant credit cards meant to be less confusing to consumers, and maybe make us all hate the credit card industry a little less. More » -
bank of america
Bank Of America Leaves Mandatory Arbitration Behind
Another bank is ending mandatory arbitration for their customers. Not just any bank, either—it's Bank of America! More » -
credit cards
Don't Put These Items On Your Credit Card If You Can Help It
A few months ago, we reminded you that your credit card company is building a psychological profile of you. But what about a short, convenient list of things that get credit card companies' notice? Marketplace has you covered. More » -
credit card reform
Have Your Say About Credit Card Reform
We've been keeping you posted about the progress of credit card reform, and sharing stories of readers who have already been affected by credit card companies' policy changes. Now the nice folks at Consumers Union want to hear about what kinds of stunts credit card companies are trying to pull on their customers. Won't you share your stories with them? More » -
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Video: Comedic Rendering Of Banks' Reaction To The CARD Act
From FunnyOrDie.com, here's a comedic rendering of what credit card companies' reaction to the CARD Act must have been like. Warning: language and content not safe for work, children, or people who don't like steak. More » -
advanta
Ask The Consumerists: Small Business Credit Cards
We've heard from many, many readers who are Advanta cardholders since bringing the impending account freeze to their attention before the company did. Some people are just annoyed. Others don't know what to do to keep their businesses afloat. More » -
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credit freeze
Advanta Moves Up Credit Freeze Deadline, Still Doesn't Notify Customers
UPDATE: Advanta Notifies Customers About Impending Credit Shutdown
We previously reported that small business credit card issuer Advanta is shutting down all customers' credit cards on June 10th, without giving customers much notice to find alternative cards. Now, the situation is even worse. On Friday, Advanta abruptly announced that they will be cutting off credit lines on May 30. That's this coming Saturday. More »
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credit crunch
Advanta Shuts Down Small Business Credit Card Accounts
UPDATE: Advanta Moves Up Credit Freeze Deadline, Still Doesn't Notify Customers
Advanta, based in Spring House, Pa., is a company that provides credit cards to small businesses. A week ago, they announced that they are shutting down all credit cards to new charges on June 10—less than a month from the announcement. The reasons why, and an internal memo, inside. More »
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credit cards
Chase Invites Customers To Skip A Payment, Accrue Finance Charges Instead
Chase is being awfully nice to their customers in tough economic times. Many of their customers received statements this month with a minimum payment of $0, even though they have balances. How nice! Customers take a month off, Chase will just let finance charges accrue for them. More » -
credit cards
Chase Charges You Fees For The Privilege Of Being Charged Fees
Corbin had a very confusing experience with his Chase credit card. Because of a unexplained returned payment by his bank, his $30 automatic minimum payment led to $156 in late fees, overlimit fees, returned payment fees, and a fee charged, as far as I can tell, for being charged fees. More » -
college
How To Get Your First Credit Card
I got my first credit card from one of those guys on campus with a folding table and free tshirts. Back then, they gave give credit to anyone who could fog a mirror. No income? No assets? No clue? No problem! The tshirt wasn't even cool, it was for AT&T, and I got it as easily as my first beer. Nowadays, what the meltdown of our financial system and all, they actually have some requirements to pass before giving you a credit card. Crazy. So what's a young consumer looking for fresh plastic to do? More » -
enterprise
Help, A Colony Of Ants Attacked My Enterprise Rental Car And Ruined My Vacation!
Steven was enjoying his drive down the California coast in his Enterprise rental car when he noticed a few ants marching across his dashboard. Before long, he "saw a large ant colony coming out of the inside of the car door." More » -
disputes
Credit Card Expert Disputes Erroneous Charge, Frustration Ensues
Georgetown law professor and Credit Slips blogger Adam Levitin is having trouble disputing an erroneous $176.96 charge on his Citibank Amex card from PACER, the federal court's online docket system, which he accesses for free. The professor is a consumer credit expert and should have no problem understanding and fixing the error, right? Fat chance. More » -
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Make Credit Card Companies Your Bitch
Blueprint for Financial Prosperity reminds us that savvy consumers can take advantage of credit card companies hellbent on turning a profit. Most credit card companies will go to great lengths to keep their customers happily spending away. Use these tips to make them cater to your every financial desire: More »
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