We all know there are many good reasons to open a credit card account. It can be for the free travel rewards air miles you will receive, for the added line of credit you may need or for the security you feel from owning a large number of credit cards.
But did you know there may [...]

In the fourth quarter of 2009 the Federal Reserve’s short term interest rates were 2.0%. Then in the month of October there were 2 separate ½ of 1% (one percentage) rate cuts.
In mid December the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to a record low of zero percent (0%) to .25 percent. These are the lowest [...]

In May 2008 the Credit Card holder’s Bill of Rights was proposed by the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Reserve Board. On September 23, 2008 this bill was passed in the House. Although there are still some obstacles to overcome it appears that this bill is well on its [...]