Late payments: How high can fines, fees go?

'Opening Credits' by Erica Sandberg

How to fix defaulted
medical debt

When old medical debt is keeping you from moving ahead with your life, it's time to take action. Either pay it off or work out a debt settlement with collectors. More...

'To Her Credit' by Sally Herigstad

Who pays card bill after
a parent dies?

When a parent dies, all bills should go through the estate. Even if you used a parent's card with permission prior to death, if it isn't your card, it's not your bill. More...

'Cashing In' by Cathleen McCarthy

Do chip-and-PIN cards
work in the US?

Chip cards issued in the U.S. will work here because they still have mag stripes. Overseas, however, the embedded chip -- not the stripe -- is read. More...

Occasional tardiness won gentler treatment under a 2009 reform law, but repeat offenses bring heavier penalties, especially for chronic late payers ... (See Late fees, fines)

7 ways to prep for
a leaner holiday season

Avoid buyer's remorse this holiday season by following these expert tips on how to keep your spending frugal but festive ... (See Lean holiday)

Keeping up with ever-shorter
rewards promotions

Rewards promotion deals that now last for as little as a day can mean more ways to rack up credit card points. But how do you keep up with it all? ... (See Card promotions)

Blog: Taking Charge

RATE REPORT

Debt crisis lesson: Don't
neglect emergency funds

The government shutdown is finally over. But it will likely leave Americans skittish about spending for a while -- and motivate them to beef up their savings. More...

App lets your smartphone
dial for dollars at ATMs

In a move that may forever alter the meaning of "dialing for dollars," global financial services giant FIS will soon enable ATM users nationwide to call ahead for cash from their smartphones, no debit or credit card required. More...

Credit card rate report
as of 10/24/2013

National Average	15.03%
Business	12.98%
Low Interest	10.46%
Balance Transfer	12.49%
Cash Back	14.62%
Reward	14.87%
Bad Credit	23.48%
Airline	14.51%
Student	13.27%
Instant Approval	28.00%

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