Tag Archives: late payments

Consumers still pay credit cards before mortgages

It’s not just mortgages that are upside down. People are staying current with their credit card payments even when they are behind on their mortgage, continuing a trend first seen three years ago. Read More

Lurking fees: What the new card rules won’t banish

Help is on the way for cardholders this weekend. Newly purchased gift cards won’t expire as quickly, and late fees on credit card payments won’t be as punishing.

The final stage of consumer protections signed into law earlier this year goes into effect Aug. 22… Read More