Chase Raises Fees On Unsuspecting Customers

Here is a tough one to swallow. Chase just announced that they would be raising fees on credit card account holders that locked in fixed low APR terms. It seems as if cardholders that carry a balance and had the foresight to jump on low interest or 0% interest offers with the promise that if [...]

Why You Should Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company

In these rough economic times it is understandable why so many consumers believe that they do not have much leverage when it comes to negotiating a better deal with their credit card issuer. While no doubt times are tough all over, you can still effectively get a better deal on your credit cards in the [...]

Credit Card Statements Will Be Easier To Read Starting in July 2010

The Federal Reserve Board passed sweeping changes to the way the credit card industry operates. The new regulations will go into affect on July 1, 2010. One of the changes that will be instantly noticeable to account holders will be the billing statement. The Fed has mandated that credit card issuers must make the monthly [...]