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Why your credit card's magnetic strip is vulnerable
Scott Tong May 10, 2013
Despite knowing a swipe card’s magnetic strip is vulnerable, U.S. banks haven’t moved to a more secure system. Why?
Consumer watchdog bares it all; Banks complain
Shannon Mullen Mar 29, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dumped over 100,000 complaints, in 11 computer languages, for “civic hacking.” Banks complain that it’s not filtered for accurate complaints.
New credit card swipe fees could hit consumers
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 1, 2013
Merchants can now pass the credit card processing fees they pay on to consumers.
Drug use and debt: A credit card for recovering addicts
David Lazarus Feb 1, 2013
A new prepaid debit card targeted at former substance abusers aims to keep the holder's spending on a very short leash.
Get ready for new credit card fees -- or not
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 28, 2013
Retailers can now openly charge shoppers more for using credit cards. In fact, they’ve stealthily been passing those 1 to 4 percent fees on to consumers.
New credit card fees may be passed on to consumers
Dan Bobkoff Jan 28, 2013
Using a credit card? Watch out for new 'swipe fees' being passed on from merchants to consumers.
Robo-signing moves to credit cards
Bob Moon Aug 13, 2012
First came mortgages. Now, courts are ruling against credit card issuers for sloppy paperwork or lack of proof when they sue alleged deadbeats.
Are banks benefitting from CARD Act they lobbied against?
John Dimsdale Jul 26, 2012
A law restricting credit card acess for poor credit risks has resulted in fewer defaults.
Mixed response from retailers over credit card settlement
Jeremy Hobson Jul 16, 2012
Major credit card companies -- Visa and Mastercard -- as well as big banks have agreed to pay more than $7 billion to retailers to compensate for alleged price fixing of credit card fees. Some retailers think the settlement does not go far enough to protect retailers and consumers.
Shoppers may pay fees for using plastic
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 10, 2012
Retailers hoping to offset fees they pay to Visa and MasterCard may soon be able to charge shoppers for paying with plastic instead of cash.
