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Mellody Hobson: Credit Card Fine Print

To Avoid Extra Fees, It's Crucial to Familiarize Yourself With Your Credit Card

ByABC News
April 20, 2005, 4:04 PM

April 21, 2005 — -- According to the non-profit consumer group Consumer Action, credit card fees cost cardholders about $13 billion every year. All of these fees can be found in your card agreement's fine print, which many people overlook until it's too late. Here is a quick guide to some of those finely printed fees that can really add up: