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Feds Prepare for a Crackdown on Debt Collectors
Krystal Steinmetz on July 28, 2016
Proposed rules aim to protect consumers from common abuses — such as scare tactics and off-hours harassment — by debt collection businesses.
Reverse Mortgages Have Changed: Is It Time to Take Another Look?
Marilyn Lewis on July 25, 2016
New rules have made reverse mortgages safer for seniors who need to access their home equity while remaining on the property. Here’s how they work.
What Would It Take for America to Be Great Again, Really?
Bob Sullivan on July 4, 2016
As we observe the nation’s birthday, consider this: When was the country really greater than it is now? And what would it take to make it better?
Don’t Take Out a Car Loan Before Reading This
Krystal Steinmetz on June 9, 2016
Use the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new “Know Before You Owe” shopping guide and get the car loan that is right for you.
Buyer Beware: 7 Prepaid Cards With Hidden Fees
Karla Bowsher on May 26, 2016
An analysis of 10 prepaid debit cards found that seven failed to meet standards on disclosures that the federal government has proposed.
Google Is Banning These ‘Deceptive’ and ‘Harmful’ Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on May 11, 2016
Come mid-July, your Google search will be free of advertisements for payday loans. Find out why Google is giving payday lending ads the boot.
Feds Want to Help You Sue Banks, Credit Card Companies
Karla Bowsher on May 6, 2016
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has announced a proposed new regulation that would help consumers bring class-action lawsuits against financial institutions.
Why Old-Fashioned Paper Statements May Be a Better Choice
Kari Huus on April 19, 2016
Credit card companies, banks and financial institutions are always pressing to get us to switch over to e-statements and give up paper. Here’s why you should think twice before they convince you to “go green.”
5 Ways to Outsmart the Robots That Are Stealing Our Jobs
Marilyn Lewis on March 30, 2016
Automation is expected to wipe out 7 million jobs in the next five years, adding only 2 million new ones. Have you got a survival plan?
Can Feds Cut Red Tape When Death, Divorce Threaten Homeownership?
Jim Gold on March 27, 2016
Consumer group, bankers square off over rules that govern loans on properties that are inherited or awarded in a divorce or separation.
Banks, Credit Unions Urged to Protect Seniors From Fraud
Jim Gold on March 24, 2016
Family members, caregivers, scam artists, financial advisers and others preying on seniors steal billions from them each year. The government says financial institutions should be ready to step in.
8 Questions You Must Answer Before Tapping a Home Equity Loan
Jim Gold on February 10, 2016
Are rebounding home values tempting you to use the equity in your house as an ATM? Ask yourself these questions first.
How to Spot a Loan That Can Bring You Down: 6 Red Flags
Marilyn Lewis on January 27, 2016
Risky loans didn’t disappear after the financial crash. Scary home loans, auto loans and payday loans live on. Here are some tips for safe borrowing.
These 3 Big Banks Collected $6 Billion in ATM and Overdraft Fees
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2016
For consumers, ATM and overdraft fees are a scourge, but for bankers they are crazy profitable. Find out the worst offenders for 2015.
Free Tool Helps You Decide When to Claim Social Security
Karla Bowsher on December 8, 2015
A new calculator helps people determine the best age at which to claim Social Security benefits. It also has a big advantage over other similar services.
Corinthian Colleges Socked With $530 Million Judgment
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
The court ruled against the shuttered for-profit college chain for its predatory lending practices, a decision that could lay the groundwork to help indebted former students.
Another Blow for Embattled For-Profit ITT Colleges
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2015
There are at least 18 attorneys general and three federal agencies investigating this college chain. Here’s the latest government move to restrict the institution.
Big Changes Afoot to Protect Consumers — Like You
Marilyn Lewis on October 8, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering a rule change to stop companies from using mandatory arbitration contract language to prevent class-action lawsuits.
What You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules
Marilyn Lewis on October 2, 2015
Changes that kick in Saturday are intended to make the process of getting a mortgage more transparent for most of us. Here’s the skinny.
Are You Being Unfairly Charged for Mortgage Insurance? Know Your Rights
Marilyn Lewis on September 22, 2015
Loan servicers have a history of collecting these payments even after the insurance should no longer be required. Here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay.
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