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More states consider ban on credit card surcharges
Charge a fee to use your credit card? It’s legal for merchants to do that, unless barred by state law. Ten states already ban such...
Thumbs down to deferred payment offers
This holiday season, you will be flooded with “special financing” offers: Buy now and pay no interest on your purchase for six, 12 or...
Cable subscribers are about to get a sneaky fee
If you have cable TV service, you probably have at least one set-top box in your house. On Monday, a federal rule change takes effect...
Credit card comparison sites reflect referral fees, may be biased
The Internet makes it quick and easy to compare credit card offers. Dozens of sites now offer this free service. They make money if you...
Federal agencies don't do enough to protect your data
Government agencies collect and store a vast amount of personal information about us. It’s the sort of information – Social Security...
Political robocalls irritating but unstoppable
With less than 30 days until the election, the campaigns and their supporters are pulling out all the stops to bring in donations and get...
Bank fees soar, free-checking offers decline
A just-released study by Bankrate.com finds that checking account fees have hit unprecedented highs. At the same time, it’s becoming...
Lawyers pepper food firms with lawsuits over labeling
Most of us take it for granted that food companies tell the truth about their products. But that’s not always the case. Private attorneys...
FTC helps victims of 'Heather' robocall scam
Refund checks are in the mail for thousands of people who fell for a recorded telephone pitch by “Heather from Card Services” and bought...
Prepaid debit cards may not be so bad after all
Prepaid debit cards -- criticized by many consumer groups for high hidden fees -- may actually be a cheaper option for some Americans,...
Latest 'ransomware' attacks are scarily sophisticated
Imagine having all of your computer files — including taxes and other important data — kidnapped and held for ransom. It’s happening more...
Feds want cleaner disclosure of home appraisals by lenders
It doesn’t matter how much you want that house or whether you qualify for the loan, if the appraisal comes in lower than the amount of...
Feds cracking down on 'Rachel,' other illegal robocallers
She’s probably the most hated telephone salesperson in America. “Rachel” from Cardholder Services has a pleasant voice and an interesting...