Debit and Credit Cards (Credit)

Debit and Credit Cards Sites:

TruthAboutCredit.org TruthAboutCredit.org: Offering advice on credit cards. Coverage includes rip-offs, hazards, traps and navigating offers. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.truthaboutcredit.org/ ATM Debit Cards ATM Debit Cards: Public Interest Research Groups article on problems with debit cards. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/fact.htm Your Credit Card Companies Your Credit Card Companies: Provides a centralized resource center on aspects of consumer credit, including education, reporting and scores, identity theft, fraud, financial tools and resources. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://yourcreditcardcompanies.com Debit Cards Beyond Cash and Checks Debit Cards Beyond Cash and Checks: From the National Consumers League, article discusses what a debit card is, types, when to use, responsible use, tips and warnings. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/debitbro.htm Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams Secured Credit Card Marketing Scams: Covers the deceptive advertising claims some marketers use to entice consumers with subprime histories. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/secured.htm MasterCard - Money Management MasterCard - Money Management: Offers tips for students on how to manage credit for college fund. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.mastercard.com/findacard/student/managemoney/manage.html Credit Card Secrets Credit Card Secrets: Article from Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation gives advice to help consumers with tips that apply to any U.S. citizen. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=ocaterminal&L=4&L0=Home&L1=Consumer&L2=Finance&L3=Credit+%26+Debt&sid=Eoca&b=terminalcontent&f=credit_card_secrets&csid=Eoca Credit Card Blocking Credit Card Blocking: 1997 article from FTC about what blocking is, when it is used, and how to avoid it. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/credbloc.htm VISA - Consumer Tips VISA - Consumer Tips: Tips and advice about managing, saving, and spending money, as well as a compilation of recommended financial resources on the web. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.usa.visa.com/personal/practical_money_skills/ How Stuff Works How Stuff Works: Explains the technology of credit cards and the different types of cards and plans available to consumers. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.howstuffworks.com/credit-card.htm Credit Card Goodies Credit Card Goodies: Provides grapevine news and information on cards offering rewards program. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.creditcardgoodies.com/ How to Get a Lower Interest Rate on a Credit Card How to Get a Lower Interest Rate on a Credit Card: Tips, steps to take, warnings. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehowDetails.jsp?id=2404 U.S. PIRG U.S. PIRG: ATM and debit card article by the State Public Interest Research Groups. Includes explanation of rights and liabilities, pitfalls, and how they differ from credit cards. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.pirg.org/consumer/banks/debit/debitcards1.htm Automatic Debit Scams Automatic Debit Scams: How to avoid unauthorized debits from checking accounts, advice from the Federal Trade Commission. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/debit.htm CardOffers.com - Cardholder Reviews CardOffers.com - Cardholder Reviews: Consumer reviews of cards and card companies. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://cardoffers.com/reviews/cardholders/introduction.asp How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt How to Dig Yourself Out of Credit Card Debt: Denver Business Journal article geared towards the small business owner. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/1997/07/07/smallb4.html Credit Cards at Bankrate.com Credit Cards at Bankrate.com: Average rates, features, fee and rate comparisons and searches, scam alerts, FAQ and articles. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.bankrate.com/brm/rate/cc_home.asp CreditBrain CreditBrain: Provides a free credit card suggestion and search tool. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.creditbrain.com/ BBC Inside Out - Credit Card Cloning BBC Inside Out - Credit Card Cloning: A report on credit card fraud and card cloning. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/east/series3/credit_card_cloning.shtml Credit Cards & General Credit Issues Credit Cards & General Credit Issues: Forum. Anonymous posts are allowed. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://creditcardperks.webgroups.biz/phpBB2/ Gold and Platinum Cards Gold and Platinum Cards: 1996 article from FTC that warns about hidden charges and fees. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/goldplat.htm Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) - Card Watch Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) - Card Watch: Source of information on payment card fraud and its prevention. Card Watch is the UK banking industry's body that works with police, retailers and organisations to fight plastic card fraud. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.cardwatch.org.uk/ Credit Source Online Credit Source Online: Comparisons of credit cards types. Also has articles covering getting, keeping and protecting one's credit and credit cards from trouble and scams. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://creditsourceonline.com Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're the Real Steal Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're the Real Steal: FTC article alerting consumers on loss protection insurance scams. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/lossalrt.htm Choosing and Using Credit Cards Choosing and Using Credit Cards: Detailed discussion of credit card terms and other costs and features. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/choose.htm FTC Facts for Consumers FTC Facts for Consumers: Federal Trade Commission article on what to do if your cards are lost or stolen. Includes right, debit and credit differences, and personal liability in PDF format. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/atmcard.pdf Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're Lost or Stolen Credit and ATM Cards - What To Do If They're Lost or Stolen: Covers how to limit your financial loss, how to protect your cards, whether to buy a registration service, and how to file a complaint. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/atmcard.htm Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud: FTC advice on how to protect yourself from fraud. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/cards.htm Ready, Set... Credit Ready, Set... Credit: Information to help consumers determine whether they're ready for plastic, and what to look for when selecting an issuer. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/young/readycrdt.htm CardTechnology.com News Bulletins CardTechnology.com News Bulletins: Monthly. Archives available. Examines issues and developments in smart cards and other advanced credit card technologies in banking, transportation, government, and university settings. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.cardtechnology.com/newsbulletins.html Federal Reserve Board: Shop - The Credit Card You Pick Can Save You Money Federal Reserve Board: Shop - The Credit Card You Pick Can Save You Money: Tips on how to shop around for a credit card and analyze various offers and agreements. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/SHOP/ CardRatings.com - Credit Related Articles CardRatings.com - Credit Related Articles: Offers content (articles) for webmasters and educational purposes. (Debit and Credit Cards) http://www.cardratings.com/freepersonalfinancecontent.html