State of the Union offers much for consumers, but is lacking on housing and benefits for older Americans
President Obama’s State of the Union address Tuesday was strong for consumers in many areas. Obama's emphasis on immigration reform, […]
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Paying off my mortgage is my best consumer experience this week, while low-quality customer service from Comcast disappoints, again
Saying goodbye to my mortgage is making me very happy. However, I’m extremely frustrated with the customer service I had
Consumer Reports offers this year’s list of good and bad company policies and practices
This week, Consumer Reports unveiled its third annual Naughty & Nice List of company policies and practices. The companies cover
Bank of America sued by feds for mortgage fraud
It’s good news that federal prosecutors today filed a $1 billion-plus lawsuit against the Bank of America Corp. The lawsuit
Big profit banks using benefits from federal incentive program to reduce mortgage rates for themselves rather than helping consumers
It’s ironic and frustrating. The American economy collapsed due to a hyped up housing market based on faulty mortgage packing
New York attorney general sues JPMorgan over role in U.S. financial crisis
It’s good news for consumers that New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman filed a civil lawsuit today against
Top 10 consumer complaints in the nation
Cars, credit, and home repair and construction again topped the list of complaints made to state and local consumer protection
First action by new consumer finance protection agency is a good first step, but more needs to be done on bank regulation
By Rita R. Robison Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its first public enforcement action with an order
This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival features information on love, bargains, banking, and healthy eating
By Rita R. Robison Ann Maxfield of the Accidental Locavore is the host of this week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival #268.