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Money for Life - June 2009 - CARD Act

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The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD) was signed into law on May 22, 2009 by President Obama. The new law bans unfair rates increases and fee traps, requires more accountability by credit card companies and includes protections for credit card users, particularly students and young people.

Download the June Money for Life newsletter for information on the new credit card rules.