Background & Analysis

Tricks and Traps of the Card Game
What to watch out for...

Credit Unions
A better borrowing option?

Why Not Cap Interest Rates?
VIDEO drawn from FRONTLINE's interviews

The Military's War on Debt
A 7:00 VIDEO report

The Changes Ahead
Comments drawn from FRONTLINE's interviews

Pending Legislation
Proposed rules/regulatory framework

Is a New Agency Needed?
Comments drawn from FRONTLINE's interviews

The Changing Landscape
New rules and bank policies for overdrafts

Payday Loans - A Primer
It's a $40 billion-a-year business

The Industry's Lobbying & Financial Clout
An overview...

The Fight Over Interchange Fees
It pits retailers against banks

A New Consumer Protection Agency?
What it would regulate...

What's the Consumer's Responsibility?
Comments drawn from FRONTLINE's interviews

South Korea
An overview...

Europe's Credit/Debt Situation
Basic facts and stats...