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February 2012

It's Faint, But Recovery Has A Pulse, Feds Say

The American economy continues to grow at a modest pace, helped by a slight uptick in consumer credit and sales …

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Despite CARD Act Doomsday Predictions, Credit Card Profits Jump

When the CARD Act was getting passed, the banks moaned over how having to deal with tighter consumer protection laws …

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Opt-Out From Wasting Money On Avoidable Overdraft Fees

Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an investigation into the overdraft fees charged by banks and other …

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5 Consumer Groups That Have Your Back

If you’ve ever been scammed or battled a corporate giant over a policy you think is unfair, you know how …

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Boku Brings Pay-By-Phone NFC To The Checkout Counter

You will be able to wave your phone over a payment terminal and have the charges appear on your cellphone bill, thanks to Boku’s new near-field communication payment (NFC) service.

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FTC: For 12th Straight Year, ID Theft Tops Consumer Complaint List

Identity theft continues to be a major concern for American consumers, accounting for more complaints in 2011 than any other …

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10 Ways to Protect Your Credit (and Your Money)

When it comes to credit cards, you can be your own consumer advocate… or your own worst enemy. And these …

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Feds Launch Investigation into Bank Overdraft Fees

Federal regulators announced a new investigation into bank overdraft fees last week, which could lead to new regulations aimed at …

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Colorado Bill Would Block Credit Checks by Employers

A controversial law in Colorado that would prevent employers from running checks on potential employees’ credit reports recently passed the state’s Senate.

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What To Do If You Get a 1099-C For An Old Debt

It’s perhaps the biggest tax mess of 2012: An estimated 6.3 million 1099-C forms reporting cancellation of debt income have …

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