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  • New Year, New Rules, New Tricks
    On February 22nd, credit card providers will be required to modify some of their customary (i.e. sneaky) practices. The Credit Card Responsibility and Disclosure Act, or CARD Act, is mandating these much-needed regulations.
  • Friday Grab Bag - 1/22/2010
    It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! Here we share some of the week's more interesting tidbits from the world of credit and identity theft. Enjoy!
  • 2010 Credit Card Predictions from Mr. Credit Card
    This is a guest post from Mr Credit Card of askmrcreditcard.com. Here, he talks about how he thinks credit cards will evolve in the future.
  • Thursday Grab Bag - 10/15/2009
    We usually do a Friday Grab Bag but we're changing things up a bit this week. Here's some interesting stuff from the world of credit and personal finance.
  • Friday Grab Bag - 10/9/2009
    It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! Here we share some of the week's more interesting tidbits from the world of credit and identity theft. Enjoy!
  • Friday Grab Bag - 10/2/2009
    I was away at Finovate for part of this week, but am enjoying catching up on what fellow pf bloggers and others are saying about credit. Lots of great new posts. Enjoy!
  • Are You Irresponsible with Your Credit Card?
    Credit card debt is pretty much a black or white situation. There’s nothing gray about it. You either used your credit card responsibly or you used it...well, less responsibly.
  • Friday Grab Bag: College Edition
    It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! This week we highlight the upcoming credit card ban on campuses, how college kids can learn about credit, and future college costs for the babies of today. Enjoy!
  • Friday Grab Bag - 9/4/2009
    It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! Here we share some of the week's more interesting tidbits from the world of credit and personal finance. Enjoy!
  • First Part of CARD Act Effective Today
    Today is August 20th, and that means the first phase of regulations set out in the CARD Act are now in effect. Here's the breakdown of the new rules that your creditors must follow.
  • Senate Passes Credit Card Bill of Rights: The Good and the Bad News
    You may have already heard that the Senate passed some sweeping credit card legislation yesterday. A similar bill may also go to vote in the House today, and once the differences between the two versions are reconciled, this Credit Card Bill of Rights could become law as early as next week. So what does the new legislation mean for you? Here's a summary of the good news and the bad news for consumers.