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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

TAKE OUR Credit Limit Survey

Consumer Action invites you to take this short online survey to help us understand how credit cardholders view the credit limits on their credit cards.

No personally identifiable information about you will be collected during this survey.

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Thursday, May 22, 2008

YOU CAN COMMENT on federal credit proposals

There are lots of opportunities to make your voice heard on federal credit proposals this summer. Consumer Action encourages you to go on the Internet and add your thoughts, ideas and reaction to the proposals on credit card fairness, disclosure and new rights for credit users.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

CREDIT CARD HORRORS? Click here to tell us!

Consumer Action wants to hear your credit card horror stories. We are especially interested in your experiences with fees, interest rate hikes, over limit transactions, late payment charges, credit limit reductions and other problems. We offer free advice and referrals for your problems. By sharing your stories, you can help us fight these practices in Congress and in the media. 

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

CHECK IT OUT: ‘Insider Car Report’ video

This excellent video explains some of the issues that surround unfair and deceptive car financing practices in California. The video shows that you can find the best deal without becoming a victim of fraud. Produced by Consumers for Auto Reliabiity (CARS) and Conscious Youth Media Crew.

Monday, May 05, 2008

CONSUMER GROUP response to Fed credit card rules

Representatives of national consumer organizations, including Consumer Action, applauded federal banking regulators for proposing initial rules to curb some abusive credit card lending practices. The groups also called on Congress to provide additional consumer protections not proposed by the regulators.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

CONSUMER ACTION on the need for financial literacy

April is Financial Literacy Month. The House Financial Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Barney Frank, held a hearing on financial literacy and education on April 15 to examine the effectiveness of governmental and private sector initiatives. Consumer Action has submitted a statement for the record at today’s hearing.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

CONSUMER JUSTICE Caucus forms in Congress

Consumer and civil rights advocates were invited to an April 16 press conference held by Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) to launch the Congressional Consumer Justice Caucus.

Friday, April 11, 2008

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION: Understand your options

If you are faced with foreclosure, you can work to save your home—or at least limit the financial damage caused by foreclosure—if you understand your options and take the appropriate steps.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

CONGRESS HEARS credit card abuse stories

Three people out of thousands who have contacted Consumer Action for help with credit card problems will be witnesses at the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit hearing on March 13 titled “The Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights: Providing New Protections for Consumers.”

CREDIT CARD COALITION supports Senate bill

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was joined by consumer group representatives—including Consumer Action—as he announced a sweeping plan to put an end to deceptive practices and irresponsible marketing by some credit card companies.