I am reviewing the high interest rate charged by the Visa card from Chase Bank against people with fixed income.  I was a Washington Mutual customer for many years.   I bought items and got credit from the My Points program.  I paid my bills on time and always paid more than the payment due.  I even added my Capitol One balance to Washington Trust to eliminate Capitol One Visa as one of my credit cards.  We had a mutual respectful relationship, Washington Mutual and I.

But the problems began when Chase Bank bought out Washington Mutual.  My interest rate went from 16.75% to  27.99%. ...