A Squeeze on Customers Ahead of New Rules

Courtesy NYT > Your Money  Mon, 11/09/2009 - 21:02

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.


 

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