FTC asks court to halt mortgage relief scam
Christopher Mallett, a San Antonio, Texas-based “lead generator,” deceived consumers by using multiple websites to impersonate federal consumer assistance agencies […]
Finances
Banks continue to rake in huge amounts in overdraft fees
By Rita R. Robison Overdraft fees continue to bring in billions for banks, even after a peak in revenues from
Tailgating too expensive in tight money times? Use these thrifty tips to get back in the game
By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer Guest Blogger, Kinoli Inc. Fire up the grill and get ready for kickoff; football season
What was your best and worst consumer experience this week?
By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or
Consumer coalition applauds Obama’s jobs plan, but says what country needs is large-scale mortgage modifications
By Rita R. Robison Americans for Financial Reform, a coalition of more than 250 national and state organizations working for
Watch out for Labor Day sweepstakes scams
Consumers are being warned to be aware of potential “sweepstakes” scams that seem to be targeting residents for Labor Day
Baby boomer retirement: Are you ready to take the plunge?
By Rita R. Robison You thought you’d be retired by now, but the economy just doesn’t seem to be getting
Diane Sawyer spotlights the new retirement on TV show this week
This week, “ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” is taking a look at the “Retirement Revolution,” a new American phenomena.
Wall Street and big banks ambush appointment of Elizabeth Warren to head new consumer financial protection bureau
Consumer news doesn’t often make headlines, but the selection of Richard Cordray, a former Ohio attorney general, instead of