Jury finds Bank of America liable for fraud in Countrywide Mortgage case
Following a four-week trial, a federal jury in Manhattan decided Wednesday that Bank of America is liable for fraud on […]
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New federal report shows credit law reducing credit costs, penalty fees but more work needed
Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, said Tuesday a new report on credit cards by the Consumer Financial
Former Wall Street chiefs living in ‘quiet luxury’ after Great Recession, while consumers continue to struggle
As a consumer journalist, I post articles frequently about government actions against banks and those that caused the Great Recession.
At last: Richard Cordray confirmed as head of federal consumer financial agency
One of the few things that the Obama administration hasaccomplished for consumers following the Great Recession is the creation of
Federal agency cracks down on debt collectors, begins taking collection complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is taking action to protect consumers from harmful debt collection practices. The agency issued two
Aging, Medicare, overdraft fees, and career changes are the topics for this week’s blogger roundup
Laura Lee Carter of the Midlife Crisis Queen is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #313. The
Report raises concerns about overdraft costs on checking accounts
It’s difficult for consumers to anticipate and avoid overdraft costs on their checking accounts. Those are the findings of a
Strong women, aging, stereotypes, banks, shopping, stuff, and the empty nest are topics for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs
Lisa Garon Froman of Tao Flashes is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #308. The boomer blog
Getting the coupon price for a gift is my best consumer experience this week, while a letter from my bank with an error disappoints
It brought joy to be able to give a nice present to my great-niece. However, I was furious to get