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Schumer's box

Box of text included on credit card applications or disclosure paperwork that outlines important information about the account such as the annual percentage rate (APR), overdraft fee, late payment fee, and rate calculation methods. The box is named after Senator Charles Schumer that assisted with passing the landmark consumer protection legislation.

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    The Schumer box is a summary of the costs of a credit card. It is named after Charles Schumer, the New York congressman (now senator) who was responsible ...
     
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    Sep 20, 2012 ... Garner had no trouble defining the "sit and squirm" doctrine or "Schumer's box," but he had to go back to the source on "happy slapping.
     
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