Merchants get Congressional help on fair interchange fees
The Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546) would allow merchants to negotiate directly with the card associations in an effort to lower interchange rates.

Campus credit card trap report shows abuses
USPIRG has released a report detailing the unfair practices of credit card companies on college campuses entitled "Campus Credit Card Trap."

Credit Cards Prey Upon The Poor
Consumers are being victimized by credit card offers that charge hundreds of dollars in fees and extend minimal credit, says new report by the National Consumer Law Center.

The Arbitration Trap: Credit Cards Companies Ensnare Consumers
Consumers who seek justice in disputes with their credit card companies shouldn’t expect to find it in binding mandatory arbitration (BMA); in cases decided in California by a major arbitration firm over a four-year period, consumers lost 94 percent of the time, according to a new Public Citizen report .

Families Rely on Credit Cards to Make Ends Meet
According to a new report published by Demos, American families are using credit cards to bridge the gaps created by stagnant wages and higher costs of living and balances have grown dramatically since 1989.

Responsible College Credit Card Marketing
U.S. PIRG launches “Truth About Credit Campaign” to put a stop to the out-of-control marketing and unfair practices of the credit card industry.

The Shifting Cost of Credit

A new report reveals who bears the cost of credit card deregulation

Medical Bills on Credit Cards
A report on medical credit card debt reveals that charges for uncovered healthcare expenses are piling up for some American families, putting them at financial risk.

Latinos and credit cards
Latino consumers need stronger protections to navigate the credit card market, concludes a new report by the National Council of La Raza.

Maxed Out: The Movie
If you liked the PBS Frontline investigation on credit cards, watch for a new documentary by James D. Scurlock called "Maxed Out," which takes viewers on a journey inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. A "Super Size Me" for the credit card industry, the film made its debut this week at the South by Southwest Film Festival and has been the buzz among consumer advocates.