Stacey Vanek Smith

A report from MasterCard's Spending Pulse says consumers are buying again, and retailers are not resorting to extreme discounts. But there are still big barriers to retail sales growth. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

ABC is threatening to withhold airing the Oscars as Cablevision continues refusing to pay more in carriage fees. But TV viewers have survived this type of bout before. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

The Credit Card Reform Act is designed to protect consumers from things like unauthorized overdraft fees and other penalties. It has cost credit companies a boatload, but they've already found ways to make up for it. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

The credit card industry has lost an estimated $150 billion since the recession began, as people have defaulted on their debt and cut back on card use. Now the industry is catering to a new consumer. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

The credit card reforms Congress approved last year take effect today, making it more difficult for card companies to raise interest rates right away. The industry is making up for lost revenue with a host of new fees. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

Despite the changes hitting the industry, credit card companies are finding ways to make money. Reporter Stacey Vanek-Smith tells Tess Vigeland just how.

Credit card reform is finally here, but there are loopholes consumers need to be aware of. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, more than two dozen wireless carriers and handset makers announced they're coming together to create a communal site for cell phone applications. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.