Credit card issuers are increasing rates, fees
| Firms are doing so to beat the start of a law passed in May that restricts such moves. One member of Congress who supported the legislation is calling for the Federal Reserve to take action.
Credit card companies are raising interest rates and fees seven months before new rules go into effect that will limit their ability do so, much to the ... 07/02/2009 07:20 (LaTimes business) Continue to read news >> |
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