Blogging Boomer Carnival # 262: Read about food, relationships, travel, and banking
This week’s Blogging Boomer Carnival is hosted by Arabian Tales and Other Amazing Adventures. Take a look at the weekly […]
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Banks make it difficult for consumers to switch to other financial institutions, report shows
With increasing public outrage over unfair bank practices and rising fees, more consumers are considering switching to new financial institutions
Banks, telecoms, electronics, retailers among companies requiring forced arbitration
If your bank, cell phone provider, employer, or other company that you conduct business with violated your rights or cheated
National Consumer Protection Week: Take action to become an alert, informed consumer
This week, March 4 through 10, is National Consumer Protection Week. Here are some suggestions from consumer groups and government
Finding cheaper printer cartridges is this week’s best consumer experience, while a credit union error disappoints
By Rita R. Robison Doing price comparisons on printer cartridges paid off this week. However, I found an error made
Obama appoints another chief of staff who lobbied against consumer interests
Obama, Bill Daley, and Jacob Lew By Rita R. Robison It was disappointing to learn that President Obama’s new chief
Obama’s recess appointment of financial bureau chief is a good step for consumers
By Rita R. Robison Yesterday, President Obama appointed Richard Cordray to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a
Top 10 consumer stories of 2011
In the three plus years I’ve been writing consumer blogs, I complained about how consumer news isn’t covered at all
Nov. 5 is Bank Transfer Day
By Rita R. Robison Tomorrow is Bank Transfer Day. Advocates of the movement say new fees on debit cards, charged