Senate Republicans killed an attempt yesterday to freeze credit card rates and fees until stricter regulations take effect in February. Colorado Democratic Sen. Mark Udall, a sponsor of the bill, said the last thing families need are higher interest rates and extra fees, but Republican Sen. Thad Cochran from Mississippi objected on behalf of fellow [...]
Two provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 take effect today. Creditors must now provide written notice 45 days prior to the effective date of: (1) any increase in an annual percentage rate; and (2) any significant change, as determined by rule of the Federal Reserve Board, in the terms of the [...]
Continue reading …