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National Consumer Protection Week: It's Up to You (Sorry!)

National Consumer Protection Week starts with you. What will you buy?

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eCredable Lets You Buff Your Credit Just By Paying Your Normal Bills

“There’s a little known clause [in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act] which gives you the right, any time you apply for credit, to present anything that demonstrates your credit-worthiness. “

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Why You Shouldn't Fear Contactless Smart Cards

When I got my own contactless smart card in the mail, I decided it was high time to write an article that described in Plain English how contactless smart cards work and whether or not it’s a security risk.

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One Couple That Should Refi, One That Shouldn't

Mortgage rates are at historic lows. So is now a good time to refinance your home loan? It depends. Let’s …

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Standard & Poor's

In keeping with a tradition firmly established in the 20th century, Europe suffered a late-night bombing raid on Friday evening. …

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Verizon Web Site

When I heard today about Verizon’s announcement that it will charge a $2 convenience fee for debit and credit card …

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Trying to pick the right credit card can be overwhelming. There are just so many choices out there and your favorite Halloween characters have the same problem that you do.

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Checking Fees: The Bankers' Perpective

In the world of consumer personal finance, the F-word, fee, has grown increasingly unpalatable. Citibank will soon begin charging $20 …

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Some Republicans Break Ranks to Support Consumer Protection Nominee

Richard Cordray won new bipartisan support this week for his bid to become the first director of the Consumer Financial …

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I confess I’m a one percenter.

I guess I’m one of the folks that the people down on Wall Street are …

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