Credit Card Industry Aims to Profit From Sterling Payers

New York Times by Andrew Martin | May. 19, 2009 (News Report)

Credit cards have long been a very good deal for people who pay their bills on time and in full. Even as card companies imposed punitive fees and penalties on those late with their payments, the best customers racked up cash-back rewards, frequent-flier miles and other perks in recent years. Full Story »

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Fabrice Florin
3.6
 by Fabrice Florin - May. 19, 2009

Informative report on new credit card practices under consideration by industry and legislators, which could raise costs for people who pay their credit balances on time. This article cites factual evidence from multiple sources and provides helpful context about this important public issue, which could affect over 50 million credit card customers.

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