On the recordNovember 16, 2009
For too long, credit card companies made profits by charging consumers outrageous fees, or raising rates whenever they felt like it.
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congress.govFor too long, credit card companies made profits by charging consumers outrageous fees, or raising rates whenever they felt like it.
Dodd criticizes credit card companies for exploiting consumers with high fees.
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