In the last year or more, credit cards and the laws that govern the industry have come under serious scrutiny due to the large amounts of individuals and families facing serious debt problems involving credit cards. Card holders have been subjected to stiff fees and increasing interest rates for seemingly no reason, leaving many so far behind in payments, they had no where to turn. As the credit card industry began to spiral seriously out of control, Congress finally began to take action on behalf of the affected consumers.
Credit card practices have been unfair and deceptive for quite some time and changes need to be made to continue a healthy economy. In May 2009, President Obama signed into law the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009. The action was meant to create more protection for consumers and halt unfair and hidden fees they were being charged for being a credit card holder.
[Read more…] about The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, And Disclosure (CARD) Act Of 2009- Effect On Credit Card Holders
