Tuesday, September 14, 2010

This week's top story: Mobile payments may lack legal protection

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Mobile payments may lack legal protection
When it comes to mobile commerce, all payment methods aren't equal. Transactions linked to prepaid cards offer the least protection. More... 
Survey: 1 in 4 cards have annual fees
Even though one in four U.S. credit cards has an annual fee, that doesn't mean borrowers always have to pay it. More... 
'Financial pyramid' to set literacy standards
Like the food pyramid, a new "financial literacy pyramid" endorsed by the Treasury Department seeks to help define common financial education concepts. More... 
New vending machines go high-tech, take plastic
Newfangled vending machines take credit cards, sell everything from electronics to wine and can check your ID. More... 
Expert credit card advice

What to do when CARD Act rules backfire on you
'The Credit Guy' expert Todd Ossenfort
A reader with multiple low-rate promotional card balances has found the new rules are thwarting her from paying them down. More...
 
Sometimes you have to fight to fix credit report errors
'Credit Score Report' expert Jeremy M. Simon
Cardholders have the advantage of consumer protection laws when disputing credit reporting errors.
More...
 
Recent college grad questions logic of getting credit
'To Her Credit' expert Sally Herigstad
An employed college grad wonders if she should get a card after all the horrible debt stories she's heard.
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6 steps for wisely handling your first credit card
'Opening Credits' expert Erica Sandberg
A reader got her first card but wonders what to do once she's "done" with it. Our expert offers tips for using it wisely.
More...
 
More credit card news

Video: Should you enroll in overdraft protection?
New federal rules require banks to get your permission before they enroll you in overdraft protection. Should you opt in? More... 
Old card brochure reveals age of innocence
Our blogger found an old credit card ad that harkens back to the day when plastic was a new concept. More... 
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