Newest Chapter Flashcards
Impulse buying
When a consumer purchases something to which they are attracted,and had no intention of buying
Credit card
A type of credit card account hat has a revolving charge where the entire bill does not have to be paid within one month
Charge card
A type of credit card where the monthly bill must be paid in full, and there is no interest charged
Revolving charge account
A type of credit card that doesn’t need to be paid in full each month there is a minimum monthly payment and finance charge
Truth in lending act
A law that offers protection if a credit card is lost or stolen, the mXimum liability is $50
Fair credit reporting act
The law that gives protection to a consumer in the case of a monthly credit card mistake consumers are not disrupted and have no liability
Fair debt collection practices act
The law that prohibits the creditor from using harrassment to collect the amount owed
Debit card
A card that acts like an electronic check and is not a credit or charge carding each purchase cash is deducted from your account
Electric funds transfer act
The law that protects consumers against unauthorized use of their cards, users are not responsible for purchases made if their card is lost or stolen
Average daily balance
The average amount owed per day during a billing cycle