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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.
Informal lending can boost your credit score
Sam Harnett Oct 19, 2012
A group in San Francisco has found a way to report informal lending circles popular among some immigrant groups to credit bureaus -- as a way to boost the credit scores of participants.
Should you take on debt to help your credit score?
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
Many of us have heard that in order to keep our credit in good standing, it is actually best to keep some debt on the books. But is there really any truth to this?
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.
