A look at credit card terms for risky borrowers

The new credit card law bans surprise rate hikes and caps first-year fees to 25 percent of the credit line. After that there is no cap. Cards marketed to subprime borrowers can still come with significant costs.

A look at some checking account terms

Citibank says it will start charging a $7.50 monthly fee on Access and EZ checking accounts unless customers maintain a $1,500 balance. A look at some of the policies of the nation's biggest banks on basic checking accounts.

Stricter credit card terms likely

Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate increases, the Federal Reserve said Monday.

A glossary for health insurance open enrollment

Open enrollment season for employer-sponsored health benefits can come loaded with confusing terms. Here is a glossary of common words or phrases.

Pay us more or we blow up the plant!

A US construction equipment firm has agreed to pay extra compensation to French workers who had threatened to explode gas canisters at their plant.