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Capital One To Refund $150 Million
Two million Capital One credit card customers will get refunds and Capitol One apologizes because of what the Consumer … Continue reading Capital One To Refund $150 Million
Refinancing Benefits
Refinancing current mortgages reduces the risk of mortgage defaults and saves taxpayers money according to economists at the New York … Continue reading Refinancing Benefits
Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
Spanish speaking homeowners facing foreclosure thought they’d get help to modify their mortgages. Instead they were swindled out of $995, … Continue reading Mortgage Assistance Scam Shut Down
When Someone Suggests Mortgage Modification
When someone suggests a mortgage modification for you to help you avoid foreclosure, proceed very carefully. Many of these people … Continue reading When Someone Suggests Mortgage Modification
Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
They call themselves the National Legal Help Center. But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) alleges they were out to … Continue reading Crackdown on Mortgage Modification Scams
Quicker Sandy Insurance
It looks like help is on the way for homeowners struggling to get Sandy-related insurance … Continue reading Quicker Sandy Insurance
For-Profit College Investigation
The statistics about for-profit colleges reveal a depressing pattern of debt and failure for many students who see the schools … Continue reading For-Profit College Investigation
Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
Good news for some Bank of America mortgage customers. The bank sent letters to more than 200,000 homeowners who may be eligible … Continue reading Bank of America Mortgage Modifications
How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Matthew Vann investigates the best way to pay off a student loan. He comes up with a solution that is … Continue reading How To Pay Down Your Student Loan
Student Loan Debt Jumps
The latest numbers on student loans continue a trend of bad news. Outstanding student loan debt is now at $956 … Continue reading Student Loan Debt Jumps
Debt And The Single Parent College Student
If you’re among the 12 percent of single parent college students you understand the difficulty of balancing home, school and … Continue reading Debt And The Single Parent College Student
Protecting Veterans From Diploma Mills
President Obama signed an executive order aimed at protecting veterans and those still serving from misleading marketing of for-profit colleges. The schools … Continue reading Protecting Veterans From Diploma Mills
Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
More than 100,000 New Yorkers now can fight back in court against against debt collectors. Federal Judge Denny Chinn granted class … Continue reading Class Action Lawsuit Against Debt Collectors
Easing Credit Card Rules for Stay-At-Home Moms and Spouses
A stay-at-home spouse or partner should get the benefit of the bread-winners access to credit. That’s the message coming out … Continue reading Easing Credit Card Rules for Stay-At-Home Moms and Spouses