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Giving Yourself Some Credit
An illustrated fact sheet describing what credit is, how to obtain it, and how to use it. Also describes credit ratings, credit bureaus, and the importance of consumers periodically reviewing a copy of their credit… -
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Cuánto Cuesta una Tarjeta de Crédito
Hoja informativa ilustrada que explica cómo se calculan los gastos financieros de tarjetas de crédito, y demuestra cómo reducir el costo de utilizar tarjetas de crédito. Incluye un glosario de terminología financiera relacionada con las… -
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Understanding Credit Card Costs
An illustrated fact sheet that explains how finance charges for credit cards are calculated, and shows how to reduce the cost of using credit cards. Includes a glossary of financial terms relating to credit cards. -
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1997 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Standard Credit Card Survey at a glance 1997 Survey of Standard Credit Cards -
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1998 Secured Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Secured Card Survey at a glance Consumer Action Survey of Secured Credit Cards -
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1998-1999 Credit Card Survey
PLEASE NOTE: This survey is not current, and should be used only as a guide. For up-to-date rate information, we suggest that you contact credit card issuers directly or visit www.bankrate.com or… -
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1999 - 2000 Credit Card Survey
PLEASE NOTE: This survey is not current, and should be used only as a guide. For up-to-date rate information, we suggest that you contact credit card issuers directly or visit www.bankrate.com or… -
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Preventing Credit Card Fraud
A brochure that describes how crooks steal and use credit cards and card numbers, and also describes how to protect your card and what to do if your card has been stolen. -
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2001 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Costs of carrying 'plastic money' continue to grow Feds target credit card offers -
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Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud
A manual designed to help staff members of community-based organizations educate their clients about avoiding fraud in banking and credit card transactions. Topics covered include banking on the Internet, avoiding financial scams, identity theft and… -
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2002 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Variable rates hit historic low Low rate credit cards Introductory… -
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2002 Credit Card Survey Press Release
San Francisco, Friday, March 22, 2002 — The new National Credit Card Survey by Consumer Action (CA), released today, takes a close look at 126 credit cards issued by 42 companies. Since the mid-1980s,… -
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Questions & Answers About Secured Credit Cards
This booklet gives in-depth background about secured credit cards, including how to find cards, features to avoid, costs and fees and how to successfully graduate to an unsecured credit card. -
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Cómo establecer o reparar su crédito con una tarjeta garantizada
Aun las personas con crédito dañado pueden obtener una tarjeta de crédito garantizada depositando dinero en una cuenta de ahorro. Este folleto explica qué debe buscar y qué debe evitar cuando compare tarjetas de crédito… -
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Building or Repairing Your Credit with a Secured Credit Card
Even people with damaged credit may be able to obtain a secured credit card by depositing money in a savings account. This booklet explains what to look for when shopping for a secured credit card-and… -
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2003 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Issuers make it tough for cardholders to win a round Low rate credit cards -
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2003 Credit Card Rates Survey Press Release
CONTACT: Linda Sherry or Ken McEldowney, 415-777-9648 Chinese and Spanish speakers available. CA releases its 2003 annual Credit Card Rates Survey New study highlights anti-consumer practices that are becoming standard in the… -
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2004 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Good credit is your shield against unfair risk policies Getting credit for your credit -
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2004 Annual Credit Card Survey uncovers increases in anti-consumer practices
In its new annual Credit Card Survey, released today, Consumer Action (CA) examined 140 cards from 45 issuers and found that many banks are immediately… -
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Disputing credit card charges
Under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), consumers have the right to dispute such billing mistakes as: charges not authorized by you charges listing the wrong price charges for items that were never received… -
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Consumer Action’s 2007 Credit Card Survey released
For immediate release, Thursday, May 24, 2007—Consumer Action (CA) today releases its 2007 Credit Card Survey, which reveals new details about industry practices, including: Universal default provisions, where interest… -
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2005 credit card study shines light on industry practices
Note to editors: Click here for online survey. Your readers can order a copy by mail by sending a self-addressed, stamped (63¢) legal envelope to Consumer Action-CC, 221 Main… -
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2005 Credit Card Survey
Table of Contents Card companies use common ‘risk factors’ to impose unfair rate hikes, finds CA -
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What you need to know about credit cards
Here’s one thing you can check off your holiday list-getting to know the terms on your credit card. Credit cards get a lot of use during the holiday season-but how well do you know your… -
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