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Current on Cards But About to Be Late

June 30th, 2009 · No Comments

(Dal from Maryland) I am current on my credit card payments, however I am getting close to being late on some. What should I do?

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Chase to End Universal Default Penalties

November 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Chase Card Services announced that it will cease to penalize cardholders that made a late payment on other credit cards. Chase will no longer raise interest rates based on a review of a customer’s credit report. Their clear and simple program begins in March 2008. What is universal default? Who else is ending universal default? [...]

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Four Reasons to Request Late Fee Forgiveness

October 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

Late fees on credit cards have increased steadily throughout the past ten years. Most credit card issuers have begun raising their late fees to as high as $39. If you have been late on your first credit card payment, then there are ways to get around it. Did you know that most major credit card [...]

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