Stronger Consumer Protections Needed
- By Rep. Carolyn Maloney
- Special to Roll Call
- Sept. 24, 2007, 12:09 p.m.
It’s true, there are some things money can’t buy.
In an increasingly cashless society, we rely on credit cards to conduct many common transactions, such as booking flights and ordering things online. Credit cards also can add a level of security that is lacking with other forms of payment; if someone steals your wallet, you can kiss your cash goodbye, but you can always replace a credit card. And who hasn’t been thankful for the financial safety net that credit cards provide during an unexpected emergency?
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