About Today: 10 Key Changes of the New Credit Card Rules

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Nine months ago, President Obama signed legislation to regulate the credit card industry. A week from today, those changes will go into effect. But how will they affect you? 10 Key Changes of the New Credit Card Rules Eleventh key change: Credit card companies will no longer be allowed to send thugs to your home to make menacing gestures with baseball bats and natter on about "the vig." About the CARD Act I cannot figure out which part of this act I like best, but it might be advance notice of interest rate change. That, or actually spelling out how long is a "reasonable time" for making a payment. (I swear my credit card statement is now being mailed after it's due.) 10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Credit Need to overhaul your credit? Here's what you can do today to get started. How to Prioritize Your Debt Payments If you're trying to get out of debt, you need to get organized. This is what you need to know in order to attack your debt quickly. Today Ads Cold Relief Remedies Common Cold Symptoms Winter Cold Season Cold Flu Cold Sneezing Featured Articles Take Our Travel Survey! The Year of the Tiger Your Complete Guide to the Winter Olympics Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart What Is Fashion Week? Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement