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No warning: Why credit card rates jump from 7 to 19 percent (WTOL 11 Toledo) David Giantomasi was shocked when the interest rate on his Chase credit card suddenly jumped to 19.99%, up from 7.99%. When he called the card issuer, he was enraged by the explanation. us.rd.yahoo.com
Credit-Card Rage (BusinessWeek) us.rd.yahoo.com
Hurricane Season - CreditCardsPlus.com Offers Tips for Financial Help in an Emergency (PRWeb) As Hurricane Gustav barrels dangerously toward the Gulf Coast on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we are reminded of the devastation from storms in past years to New Orleans, Louisiana, Florida and Texas. With a forecast of a 'well above-average' hurricane season, CreditCardsPlus.com encourages a backup plan for emergency financial needs and offers tips for temporary spending ... us.rd.yahoo.com
The price of identity theft protection (CNN Money) Even weeks after Brenda Clarke's identity was stolen and thousands of dollars in illegitimate credit card charges were discovered, she is still saddled with extremely high interest rates on her credit cards and a damaged credit score. us.rd.yahoo.com
For Better Banking, Check Out a Credit Union (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance) These not-for-profit co-operatives have a kind of sleepy, backwater image. That's too bad, because they can offer you some surprisingly good deals. us.rd.yahoo.com
Swift credit-card fee hikes targeted (Rocky Mountain News) Frank Chan said he had been a loyal Citibank cardholder for 20 years when he was told by a customer service agent that stopping a check payment would cost him $29. us.rd.yahoo.com
Weekender: Beyond the box | Urban (MLB.com) Here's how it works: Catching a home run at your bleacher seat is Good for Ball, especially if you do it with a glove. Your buddies probably mocked you for bringing it, but that ball in your leather makes your accusers look like the dorks. us.rd.yahoo.com
Banks fight legislation on credit cards (San Francisco Chronicle) Frank Chan said he had been a loyal Citibank cardholder for 20 years when he was told by a customer service agent that stopping a check payment would cost him $29. Then, he said, he was shocked to see on his next credit card statement that as a result his... us.rd.yahoo.com
McCain picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate (CTV British Columbia) In a surprise decision, John McCain has named 44-year-old Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice-presidential running mate. us.rd.yahoo.com
Discounted Kindles Tell a Story (The Motley Fool) Decreased prices are coming, now that the Chase is afoot. us.rd.yahoo.com
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