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Feds Unveil New Credit Card Rules Three federal agencies last week unveiled new rules to curb abuses by credit card issuers. Here is a summary of the new rules [pdf]. In addition to criticizing the delay in implementation (July 2010), consumer advocates say additional protections are still needed [pdf].2008 Return Policy Survey: Some Retailers Naughty, Others Nice Consumer World's annual survey of retail return policies reveals that a number of retailers are easing up a bit on restrictions such as restocking fees and return deadlines. Here is the full report. Rate Alert: Mortgages Hit 37 Year LowIf you are in the market for a new home or to refinance your current one, start checking mortgage rates. Last week, 30-year mortgages fell to 5.19%. Some lenders are even a notch below 5% with no points. Rates are expected to continue to fall over the next few weeks. Compare mortgage rates by LOCAL lenders in your area.
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