<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Money Talks News &#187; Banking</title> <atom:link href="http://www.moneytalksnews.com/category/save-money/banking/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com</link> <description>Money Talks with Stacy Johnson</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:04:04 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Credit Card Usage Continues to Decline</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/11/credit-card-usage-continues-to-decline/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/11/credit-card-usage-continues-to-decline/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:42:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LowCards.com</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumer guide]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card usage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=3993</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to the Federal Reserve, consumer borrowing rose to $2.456 trillion in January. But what's surprising is that this increase occurred despite another drop in credit card loans.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the Federal Reserve, consumer borrowing rose to $2.456 trillion in January. But what's surprising is that this increase occurred despite another drop in credit card loans.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/11/credit-card-usage-continues-to-decline/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Credit Card Statements Could Help Consumers Decrease Debt</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/04/new-credit-card-statements-could-help-consumers-decrease-debt/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/04/new-credit-card-statements-could-help-consumers-decrease-debt/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:27:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LowCards.com</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card rules]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card statements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=3587</guid> <description><![CDATA[The new credit cards statements can help you pay off your credit card debt faster by showing you how long it will take and how much extra interest you'll pay if you only send in the minimum. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[The new credit cards statements can help you pay off your credit card debt faster by showing you how long it will take and how much extra interest you'll pay if you only send in the minimum. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/04/new-credit-card-statements-could-help-consumers-decrease-debt/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Swapping Favors in a Time Bank</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/01/time-banks/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/01/time-banks/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dan Schointuch</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jobs & Work]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time bank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time banks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[what is a time bank]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=3356</guid> <description><![CDATA[Earning "time dollars", and keeping them in a time bank, just might change the way you think about doing favors for friends.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Earning "time dollars", and keeping them in a time bank, just might change the way you think about doing favors for friends.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/03/01/time-banks/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Before The Credit CARD Act, A Pound of Flesh</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/25/before-the-credit-card-act-a-pound-of-flesh/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/25/before-the-credit-card-act-a-pound-of-flesh/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:08:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LowCards.com</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ripoffs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CARD Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=3167</guid> <description><![CDATA[No, it wasn't your imagination. Your bank probably did raise rates and fees prior to submitting to the consumer protections enacted by the new law that went into force on February 22, 2010. And when you see the details, your blood will boil. Especially in light of the fact that taxpayers bailed out some of the same institutions now sticking it their customers. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[No, it wasn't your imagination. Your bank probably did raise rates and fees prior to submitting to the consumer protections enacted by the new law that went into force on February 22, 2010. And when you see the details, your blood will boil. 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Read this recent email exchange between me and the owner of a debt settlement company and you'll see what I mean.  ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Debt settlement is a controversial technique to pay less than what you owe. Read this recent email exchange between me and the owner of a debt settlement company and you'll see what I mean.  ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/23/debt-settlement-company-bites-back/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>No More Extra Credit on Campus</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/23/major-changes-ahead-for-student-credit-cards/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/23/major-changes-ahead-for-student-credit-cards/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>LowCards.com</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[College]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CARD Act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards on campus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student credit cards]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=3097</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Credit CARD Act is now in effect and one of the major provisions is a restriction on credit cards to those under 21. What's a student to do? Here are some ideas. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Credit CARD Act is now in effect and one of the major provisions is a restriction on credit cards to those under 21. What's a student to do? 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However, there are many other lesser-known regulations in the Act that could have far-reaching ramifications for consumers.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most of the attention from the bill has been given to the restrictions on interest rate increases and over the limit fees. However, there are many other lesser-known regulations in the Act that could have far-reaching ramifications for consumers.]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/11/the-other-provisions-of-the-credit-card-act/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Viewer Question: I&#8217;m Drowning in Debt. Can You Help?</title><link>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/01/viewer-question-im-drowning-in-debt-can-you-help/</link> <comments>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/01/viewer-question-im-drowning-in-debt-can-you-help/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:05:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Stacy Johnson</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[get out of debt]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.moneytalksnews.com/?p=2553</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you're drowning in debt with no hope of recovery, it's time to get help. NOW. ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you're drowning in debt with no hope of recovery, it's time to get help. NOW. ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2010/02/01/viewer-question-im-drowning-in-debt-can-you-help/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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