Beware: Loopholes in the Credit CARD Act you need to know about

The credit card reform bill, otherwise known as the Credit CARD Act, goes into effect next month (on February 22, to be exact). While there's a lot to be grateful for in this legislation, there are also some omissions, loopholes and flat-out giveaways to the credit card companies of which consumers need to be aware.

WalletPop talked to Lauren Bowne, an attorney with Consumers Union, the nonprofit consumer-advocacy group (and publishers of Consumer Reports). Bowne has been tracking this act as officials get ready for its launch, and she offered WalletPop readers a list of loopholes to watch out for when you use your credit cards after the CARD Act kicks in.