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The Credit Card Reform Act took effect in May, 2009, and it's about time. For years, credit cards got away with ridiculous fees, sudden unannounced changes, and other unethical practices. The Credit Card Reform Act aims to stop some of these abuses, even if it can't singlehandedly revolutionize the credit card industry.

If you've noticed the interest rates on your credit cards have been taking a bit of a hike upwards, you're not alone. Millions of credit card holders are beginning to see higher interest rates, even if their credit score hasn't budged an inch. Why is it happening? Well, turns out you can thank shady mortgage lenders for this one...