Personal Finance Buzz

A look at the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act. Here are some of the highlights of this bill and how they will affect you.

The final rules of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 went into place recently. See how these last pieces will affect the consumer.

Enter the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009, put into effect February 22, 2010. Not exactly a knight in shining armor, but coming to the rescue of already distressed consumers.

The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act contains special provisions for consumers under the age of 21. This article gives a summary of these provisions.

When choosing a credit card, you want to make sure that you are getting the best credit card for your needs. Because personal finance is so personal, it is important that you consider your own individual needs when choosing a credit card. You will want to consider the credit limit, of course. But there are other considerations that should matter as you choose a credit card. You can pick a credit card that is likely to work for you: As you compare the credit card possibilities, keep the following things in mind.

Attention Citi credit card holders! Your rates have increased! In November 2008, Citigroup announced they would be raising their credit card interest rates much to the demise of their holders.