There are many aspects to the new credit card regulations enacted under the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility And Disclosure (CCARD) Act Some went into effect last year, some spring 2010 and some will go into effect July 2010. The last changes will take effect August 22, 2010. As part of the CCARD Act, the Fed [...]
Entries from June 15th, 2010
Overdraft and Late Pay Fee Limits Take Effect in August
June 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Credit Cards
Tags: 75 Fed. Reg. 12334·Credit Card Accountability Responsibility And Disclosure Act·Deterrence·Federal Reserve·late fees·Overdraft·reasonable and proportional·Safe Harbor
Obama Seeks Boost to Fragile Economic Recovery
June 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Economy
Though a recovery is reportedly under way in the U.S., it is a fragile one that Obama feels needs a big boost from Congress.
Tags: Congress·economic recovery·Federal Reserve·James Bullard·Obama
Forbes’ 2010 Investment Guide, In Review
June 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Investing
The first step toward smart investing, in stocks and bonds today and in retirement for the future, is education. Forbes’ 2010 Investment Guide can help.
Tags: 2010 Investment Guide·Forbes·Retirement·stocks and bonds
How Does Your County Rank in AP Economic Stress Test?
June 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Economy
Based on unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy percentages, find out how your county ranks in the AP Economic Stress Index.
Tags: AP Economic Stress Index·Bankruptcy·foreclosure·Unemployment
