Consumers less of a credit risk as demand sinks

The rate at which consumers had trouble paying down their credit…

Consumers unexpectedly took on more credit card debt in December

The amount of revolving credit - the type most commonly associated…

CFPB accepting public's suggestions for regulatory changes

The newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is now…

High interest rates on credit card debt plague those with poor history

While these Americans were likely unable to find lines of credit…

Mobile options will change payment process for banks, consumers

The idea of being able to use a smartphone equipped with a near-field…

Small businesses sought fewer credit cards last year

Only 48 percent of small businesses sought accounts that would…

Visa, MasterCard profits boom on consumer card use

Both Visa and MasterCard posted significant profit increases…

CFPB targets clearer language on card agreements

Elizabeth Warren, the special advisor in charge of setting goals…

Fed's proposed rule would make borrowing difficult for some

Recent proposals from the Federal Reserve Board, intended to…

Capital One targeting charged off accounts for new interest payments

Capital One recently began sending new credit card bills to…