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  1. What credit card practices changed as a result of the 2009 credit card law (CARD Act)? Updated: February 08, 2012
  2. Can a penalty APR (annual percentage rate) be charged after just one late credit card payment? Updated: April 06, 2011
  3. I have a perfect payment history and have had a secured credit card for almost three years, but my bank will not convert it. I want to purchase a condo and am worried that the lender will balk at a secured card. What should I do? Updated: February 03, 2011
  4. If you don't like changes that your credit card company is making with fees and interest rates, should you cancel the card or just leave the card idle "on the books"? How will your credit score be affected? Updated: January 20, 2010
  5. I just got a raise and have an extra $100 a month to put toward my debt on six credit cards. Which credit card should get the extra $100: the one with the highest interest rate or the one with the smallest balance? Updated: October 08, 2009
  6. What is the investment return equivalent of paying off a credit card balance? Updated: October 05, 2009
  7. What is "blocking" on a credit card or debit card? Updated: October 02, 2009
  8. How are variable interest rates on a credit card determined? Updated: May 27, 2009
  9. How can I find out which credit cards don’t have an annual fee? Updated: May 27, 2009
  10. I'm trying to reduce the number of credit cards that I own. Is there any downside to closing old accounts? Updated: March 30, 2009
  11. Is it a good idea to get a credit card that has some type of rewards feature, such as cash-back bonuses? Updated: March 28, 2008
  12. Are so-called affinity credit cards a good idea? Updated: March 28, 2008
  13. What is "interest backdating" on a credit card bill? Updated: March 28, 2008
  14. Is it a good idea to purchase credit card insurance? Updated: March 26, 2008
  15. How can I find a good credit card deal? Updated: March 25, 2008
  16. How do credit card companies determine the balance on which interest is charged? Updated: March 21, 2008

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