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Undocumented Immigrants Gain Support
A new survey says 71 percent of Americans favor giving undocumented immigrants legal status. The Pew Research Center for the … Continue reading Undocumented Immigrants Gain Support
Consumer Complaint Data Base
At one time or another, many of us feel the need to scream about a bank, a credit card company, … Continue reading Consumer Complaint Data Base
Honest Mortgage Modificiation Made Easier
Finally! At last! About time! The big mortgage giants plan to offer significant help for homeowners in trouble. Fannie Mae, Freddie … Continue reading Honest Mortgage Modificiation Made Easier
Foreclosures Prevented
The foreclosure crisis is easing everywhere except New York and New Jersey according to the Federal Housing Finance Housing Agency … Continue reading Foreclosures Prevented
Victory For Homeowners
Score one for homeowners against questionable dealing by banks and insurers. New York State led the way when it cracked … Continue reading Victory For Homeowners
Debt Collectors Get Slapped
What do you say about debt collectors who pay a whopping fine and get to stay in business? The Federal … Continue reading Debt Collectors Get Slapped
Obama Pushes For Immigration Bill
President Obama upped the ante on immigration with a call for speedy action on an immigration bill. At a White … Continue reading Obama Pushes For Immigration Bill
March Madness Scams
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Take a look at Craigslist … Continue reading March Madness Scams
Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders
This is welcome news from a big bank. Chase says it is ready to protect its banking customers from payday … Continue reading Chase Protects Customers From Payday Lenders
Homeland Security Email Alert
Ransomware is the latest email phishing scam to worry about. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warns that hackers are sending … Continue reading Homeland Security Email Alert
Car Lending Bias
If you suspected some car dealers and lenders set higher interest rates for African Americans and Hispanics, looks like you … Continue reading Car Lending Bias
Time To Shop For A Home
Realtors like to say spring is the season for home buying. This spring, there’s mixed news about what’s available. The … Continue reading Time To Shop For A Home
Worried About Retirement
Does this surprise you? A lot of us worry about retirement according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute and many … Continue reading Worried About Retirement
Shaming Banks
Many homeowners waiting for their Superstorm Sandy insurance money complain about banks holding on to it. Now, New York Governor … Continue reading Shaming Banks