A new federal credit-card law that takes effect Monday could erase billions of dollars a year in fees and interest charges paid by consumers. But card issuers are already deploying new tactics that could prove costly for even the most cautious cardholder.
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- Peoria City Council to Consider Credit Card Fee Increase for City Services
Peoria proposes a standardized credit card fee for various city services, inviting public review before the March 25 council meeting.
01/10/2025 - 9:04 am | View Link - Consumer Man: ‘Junk fees’ transparency to take effect mid-year
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule requiring transparent pricing for hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and live events.
01/10/2025 - 4:15 am | View Link - City of Walla Walla now charges a fee for payments made using debit, credit cards
The city added a 2.45% convenience fee beginning Wednesday, Jan. 1, after the amount was approved by the City Council in December.
01/9/2025 - 11:00 pm | View Link - Credit card late fees cost Americans billions a year — now they're capped at $8
Discover APRs are accurate as of December 12, 2024. New government regulations are slashing the late fees charged by many credit card companies. On March 5, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection ...
01/9/2025 - 2:48 am | View Link - How credit card swipe fees are affecting shoppers
Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household budgets, according to industry experts. When a credit or debit card is used, banks ...
01/7/2025 - 11:00 pm | View Link - More
- What Are the Most Common Credit Card Fees?
Learn about common credit card fees, why you're charged credit card fees, and tips you can use to avoid paying credit card fees.
01/2/2025 - 7:29 am | View Link - Common Credit Card Fees & How to Avoid Them
Some common credit card fees include interest charges, annual fees, late fees and cash advance fees. Understanding the different types of credit card fees can help you learn when it’s possible to avoid them.
01/2/2025 - 2:00 am | View Link - 9 Common Credit Cards Fees
Credit cards can have many fees. However, you can get away without paying any fees (or interest charges) if you choose the right card and steer clear of a few fee-causing actions. Here's a list of the common credit card fees you should look out for, how they work and what you can do to avoid them. 1. Annual Fee.
01/2/2025 - 12:13 am | View Link - 9 Common Credit Card Fees And How To Avoid Them
Knowing what fees your credit card charges — such as foreign transaction fees, late payment fees and interest — may help you be able to avoid them altogether.
01/1/2025 - 8:16 pm | View Link - Credit Card Annual Fees: Are They Worth It? – Forbes Advisor
Credit card annual fees are typically first paid at the outset of opening an account, but some cards waive the fee for the first year. Occasionally, an annual fee may be divided into...
01/1/2025 - 6:22 pm | View Link - More
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