16% maximum Credit Card Rates - Just a dream?

In a world where credit card interest rates can go as high if not higher than 30% a new law being introduced by Congresswoman Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY-28), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Rules and Rep. John Tierney (D-MA-6) representative is attempting to help Americans manage their debt more efficiently by capping credit card interest rates at 16%.

This bill would make it illegal for credit card companies to ever charge you more than 16% on your credit cards regarless of being late on payments.  For many families who have missed a payment on one credit card and been introduced to a universal default on all cards this will be a big relief.  This bill also limits late fees and non sufficient funds fees to $15.  Bottomline, if the “Restoring America’s Commitment to Consumers Act” is passed it would be a great victory for consumers.

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