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The Minnesota Attorney General has sued Discover Bank, accusing it of enrolling cardholders in its payment protection plans and similar programs.

The metallic, by-invitation-only American Express card signifies success -- and money. Even unpretentious cardholders concede that membership has its privileges.

Many cardholders are seeing higher fees and steeper interest rates. But rate hikes have slowed, and some issuers are offering their best customers longer teaser rates.

One card offers upgrades from free tickets for cardholders with elite status, while another offers better bonuses to qualify for status.

US cardholders appear to be taking advantage of consumer protections in the new Credit CARD Act, with more paying above their monthly minimums.

Even the best cardholders are seeing their interest rates rise and credit lines be cut as financial firms struggle to make money in their card units.

As the enactment of new federal legislation nears, a survey says 42% of US cardholders are getting hit with higher interest rates and fees and/or lower credit limits.

These issuers are ahead of the curve in cutting cardholders some slack on interest rates, rules for carrying and transferring balances, and policies for rewards.

These issuers are ahead of the curve in cutting cardholders some slack on interest rates, rules for carrying and transferring balances, and policies for rewards.

American Express is paying some cardholders $300 to cancel their accounts to avoid the risk of more defaults. Is this the beginning of a new trend?

Janet Babin reports.