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New Credit Card Rules

Monday, 22 February 2010

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New credit card rules went into effect today. The legislation hopes to mitigate confusing credit card practices and help consumers manage their debt. Below you will find a summary of the new credit card rules moving forward:

Bills will be due at the same time each month
Notification of your payment due date must be mailed 21 days prior
Information regarding your account must be in "plain language & in plain sight"
Bills must include how much interest is charged for paying the minimum due
Calculations must be sent showing the pay off date if you only make the minimum payment & how much cardholders must pay to clear the balance in 3 years
Nearly all interest rate hikes are prohibited on outstanding balances
Consumers will be notified 45 days before any interest rate increases
No interest rate increases are allowed in the year following the account's origination
Automatic enrollment in over limit/draft programs are prohibited
Most under age 21 must prove assets and or income equal or greater than the credit limit to be approved for credit or have a co-signer.

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Erin Nelsen, CFP^®is a fee-only fiducary Financial Advisor that manages portfolios & conducts hourly financial planning for Asset Planning. Erin holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ & Registered Investment Advisor Representative professional designations. Erin has expertise in various financial planning areas such as investments, taxes, estate divisions, public and private pension options, Social Security, real estate, insurance analysis, recent widow planning, and many other complex financial issues that arise. Erin has been with Asset Planning since April 2007. Erin is thankful to have found her perfect forever firm. Asset Planning holds a high standard of care for both its clients and staff, and everyone is truly valued as family.

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