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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:39 AM Original message |
New credit card rules go into effect on 22 FEB 2010. Here is what you NEED to know. |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
1. Recommend. I'd like to see Debt Consolidation much more highly regulated. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
2. Thanks. All good to know. nt |
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DarthDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
3. Wow - - Nice Summary |
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FarCenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
4. Your credit card company should have mailed you a modified customer agreement |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:48 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Good point. |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:15 PM Response to Reply #6 |
44. yes, this is a very valuable post... bookmarking! |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
5. I use prepaid only. That's not going to change. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:01 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Sadly I have found the CC to be less crooked than the banks (although that is not saying much). |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
11. If you have the self-discipline to do that, go for it. :-) |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:12 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Exactly to each his(or her) own. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:33 PM Response to Reply #12 |
64. I've gotta ask |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 04:37 PM Response to Reply #64 |
91. The hold varies. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-18-10 08:46 AM Response to Reply #91 |
102. Thanks |
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proudohioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 03:20 AM Response to Reply #12 |
81. I thought that was the whole point of debit cards... |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:05 PM Response to Reply #11 |
48. I do just about the same thing in order to get coupons or points toward |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:07 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. I agree a couple years ago I wrote out a personal and family budget. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:20 PM Response to Reply #52 |
56. Right. Every. damn. thing. It works! But people are afraid of budgeting. |
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Nothing Without Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:01 PM Response to Reply #7 |
41. For me, over 20 years and ZERO problems with local MA community bank BUT... |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:10 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Oh it isn't BofA settle a class action lawsuit for their payment "games". |
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Grand Taurean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:04 PM Response to Reply #41 |
47. I had similar problem with BoA which is why I dumped them. |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:13 PM Response to Reply #41 |
50. The problem as I see it is the compensation structure, which in many banks |
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blueworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
8. Thanks for this post & can anyone tell me... |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. If you aren't already you need to be on Do Not Call list. |
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blueworld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:18 PM Response to Reply #10 |
32. Thank you kindly:) n/t |
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yellerpup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
9. Valuable information. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
13. kick & rec |
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liberal N proud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
14. K&R |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
15. Holy Cow! |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:35 PM Response to Reply #15 |
65. Delaying the implementation |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:04 PM Response to Reply #65 |
70. No Organzation Can Do Something |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:15 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. Like they couldn't see this coming |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:22 PM Response to Reply #71 |
73. No, That is Not Comparable |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
16. k/r -- thanks for the great summary, Statistical |
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MindandSoul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
17. Thank you, that summary is helpful! |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
18. A correction about due dates |
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barbtries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
19. thank you for doing the hard work! |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
20. Those are very good changes. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:41 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Here is vote breakdown (was surprisingly bipartisan) Lieberman actually voted YEA |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
21. Perhaps A Silly Question... There Are Times When I Don't Pay Balance Off , But May |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:36 PM Response to Reply #21 |
22. The rules apply to all credit cards (technically "open ended consumer accounts"). |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:11 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. So I Need To Check With My Credit Union, Correct? We Don't Have An |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:15 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. If they were to implement a fee they would to notify you in writing (45 days in advance) |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:15 PM Response to Reply #22 |
29. Stats Is Right |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
59. Thanks So Much To Both Of You... While I Only Have The One Card... |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:35 AM Response to Reply #59 |
85. Membership Fee? |
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riverdale (881 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-18-10 09:18 AM Response to Reply #59 |
104. never cancel a card |
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Vidar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
23. K&R. |
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wisteria (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
25. Thanks, there are some good changes. n/t |
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harun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:17 PM Response to Reply #25 |
55. I agree, there are other good changes as well. If people take a few minutes |
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Bobbie Jo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
26. Good Post |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:01 PM Response to Original message |
27. Wow, that's a great deal better than I assumed. |
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stillwaiting (591 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:14 PM Response to Reply #27 |
63. I completely agree!eth |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 12:42 AM Response to Reply #27 |
77. I particularly like the provisions |
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SandWalker1984 (533 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
31. Anyone have with a Citibank credit card get notice of $60 annual fee? |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:26 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. My wife did and she canceled it. We were only keeping it open to improve credit score. |
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girl_interrupted (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:43 PM Response to Reply #34 |
37. Same here and the Bill is still a piece of crap |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:38 PM Response to Reply #31 |
66. I didn't get such a notice |
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susanwy (461 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 09:20 PM Response to Reply #31 |
69. Yup |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 05:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
95. Sure did. Dropped them like it's hot. nt |
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ihavenobias (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
33. K & R, thanks for this. n/t |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
35. Thanks for taking the time |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
36. k&r with much thanks |
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MissDeeds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
38. K&R |
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Echo In Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
39. Thankfully we don't own even one |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
40. Thank you for all the information. n/t |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
43. Thank you, Statistical! |
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katty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
45. K&R - suggest debt consolidation, we did a few yrs ago and |
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Grand Taurean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
46. It is a respectable bill. |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:09 PM Response to Reply #46 |
53. I agree. |
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meeshrox (522 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
49. Thanks for the info... |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:11 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. Yes that is legal. |
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berttheturk (44 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 04:34 PM Response to Original message |
51. Thanks for putting this toghether. It is very helpful! n/t |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:23 PM Response to Original message |
57. That first one is HUGE!! I'd rather be embarassed for 10 minutes at the store... |
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quiet.american (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 05:45 PM Response to Original message |
58. Very useful -- thanks! Bookmarked. nt |
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pollo poco (286 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
60. Thank You! n/t |
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pleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
61. K&R |
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ooglymoogly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
62. We all need to know what the fook is going on. |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:44 PM Response to Original message |
67. Thank you! I don't have any CC's but I've passed this along to everyone I know! nt |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
68. Thank you!!! |
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Juche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
72. Good stuff |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:49 PM Response to Original message |
74. k & R & B |
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klook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Feb-16-10 10:50 PM Response to Original message |
75. Short of re-outlawing usury, this is pretty good |
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VPStoltz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
76. And none of this will affect ones credit score? |
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proudohioan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 03:31 AM Response to Reply #76 |
82. "..scam called the credit score"? Ain't THAT the truth! |
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emsimon33 (904 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
78. Thank you! |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 01:07 AM Response to Original message |
79. Gee, what a terrible bill. |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 01:08 AM Response to Original message |
80. Does Biden still want them to take my home away? |
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gleaner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:27 AM Response to Reply #80 |
84. That is a thief whatever he calls himself ....... |
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Roland99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:11 AM Response to Original message |
83. On Mar. 15, 2010 all 3 of my credit cards will be PAID OFF |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
86. Thanks. nt |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 08:31 AM Response to Original message |
87. Doesn't it ban changing the rate on existing balances, too? |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
88. Thank you for the info. |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
89. Thanks! |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
90. I paid my balance off two weeks ago, and will never carry one again |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
92. "Your welcome" to all the thank-you and one final shameless kick in case anyone missed it. n/t |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
93. This post has created an odd, pleasant feeling |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:14 PM Response to Reply #93 |
97. Its strange I know. I wish I could say expect more where that one came from but... |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
94. A lot of CC companies which used to be free are also now charging |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
96. Isn't it true that if you decline over-limit fees, the CC can deny you a card? |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 06:15 PM Response to Reply #96 |
98. I don't believe that is correct but I am no lawyer. |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 07:11 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. There's nothing there that prevents CC from rejecting your app if you don't choose overlimit |
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Statistical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 07:24 PM Response to Reply #99 |
100. However consumers can opt-out at any time. |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-17-10 07:39 PM Response to Reply #100 |
101. I think a lot of people don't feel like credit cards are optional |
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MadHound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-18-10 08:54 AM Response to Original message |
103. Despite this, I would still recommend that you pay off your balance and cut up the cards |
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SOS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 01:40 PM Response to Reply #103 |
105. A rare Adam Smith quote: |
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106. Hola. |
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