Tag Archives: Credit cards

Credit Card Reform in Action: An animated ode to the Credit CARD Reform Act

You may have recently heard news about the Credit CARD Reform Act of 2009.  It just went into effect on February 22, 2010 and is intended to provide various protections to consumers to combat the wily tricks of the credit … Continue reading

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Bankruptcy Bill’s Bankruptcy Song Contest!

You may have already come across the Bankruptcy Bill and BAPCPA Man cartoons either on a previous post this blog or elsewhere. Well, now the site may also be the best source for bankruptcy songs as well.  That’s right, bankruptcy … Continue reading

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Preparing to file for bankruptcy in Connecticut? Don’t do these 15 things

If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Connecticut, it’s important to be prepared.  There are some things you need to do in advance.  And just as importantly, there are some things you SHOULD NOT DO when preparing to file for … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays! The Credit Card Industry Is Raising Your Interest Rate!

Happy holidays indeed.  If you’re a credit card company. According to this article in the Denver Post (“Credit Card Rates Soar Just Before Shopping Season“), credit card companies have been raising rates on unassuming consumers.  The credit industry is preparing … Continue reading

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