Some checking accounts offering higher interest rates, but there’s a catch
I remember when financial institutions started offering interest on checking accounts. I was excited, but quickly became disappointed then all […]
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Forced arbitration robs consumers of their day in court, report shows
Arbitration agreements restrict consumers’ ability to resolve disputes on financial products and services because class actions lawsuits aren’t allowed, according
Three big credit reporting agencies agree to consumer protections under settlement
The nation’s three leading credit reporting agencies, which keep records on more than 200 million consumers, have agreed to overhaul
Survey: Mobile payments not popular with consumers
Americans are skeptical about mobile payments despite the hype about Apple Pay and Google Wallet. Two-thirds of Americans would “never”
Protect your online brokerage account from fraud
As with all web-based accounts, investors should take precautions to help ensure that their online brokerage accounts remain secure.
JPMorgan Chase to pay $50 million in settlement on robo-signing mortgage documents, other improper practices in bankruptcy court
Photo: Kent Wang JPMorgan Chase will pay more than $50 million – including cash payments, mortgage loan credits, and loan
Resolve during National Consumer Protection Week to avoid common consumer mishaps
March 1-7 is National Consumer Protection Week. During this week dedicated to consumers, it’s a good time to learn about
Santander to eliminate barriers that excluded low-income Americans from getting financial services
Photo: Hectr Santander Bank has agreed to adopt new policies for use of its ChexSystems, a consumer-reporting agency that screens
Government funding compromise is bad for consumers
Before I start writing my holiday articles, I want to comment on the $1.1 trillion government funding bill that passed