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Debit, Credit or Prepaid Card?
Understanding Your Credit Card Statement
Why Reading Disclosures Is Important
Federal Laws that Protect Cardholders
Several credit card laws and regulations protect you from unfair practices, give you the right to dispute charges on your credit card, and allow you to file a complaint with your credit card company. Some of these laws include the Truth in Lending Act (opens new window), Fair Credit Billing Act (opens new window), Fair Credit Reporting Act (opens new window), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (opens new window) and the Credit CARD Act (opens new window).