— -- Credit card holders could soon be saying good-bye to some costly add-on products that promised peace-of-mind during a disaster, such as a job loss. And many consumer groups say good-riddance ...

A federal judge in Philadelphia has preliminarily approved a $23.5 million settlement in a class action brought against HSBC Bank over the company's payment protection plan for its credit card users.

Credit card protection insurance is a form of protection offered by card issuers to help cardholders in times of financial difficulty. This insurance can offer a break from payment obligations, lower ...