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Checking account overdraft protection policies are set to be examined by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), director Richard Cordray Read More...
U.S. credit card debt has dropped sharply around the country as consumers make a greater effort to spend cautiously and Read More...
A 2011 foreclosure settlement that could help millions of homeowners throughout the U.S. has reentered the spotlight as federal officials Read More...
Major credit bureaus Experian, Equifax and TransUnion along with over one hundred debt collection agencies are set to face oversight Read More...
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An agreement to extend the payroll tax cut was reached on Wednesday with lawmakers still needing to add final touches Read More...
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A new Wells Fargo policy taking effect today is causing controversy among customers who have discovered their right to file suit Read More...
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President Obama called for $1.4 trillion in fresh revenue from individuals earning at the top income scale in a White House Read More...
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, Tax
The adoption tax credit has increased a bit since the 2010 tax year but comes with an even better surprise Read More...
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Inflation-adjusted median U.S. household income jumped 4 percent at the end of 2011, according to a study released on Thursday by Sentier Read More...
Encouraging homeowners to opt for short sales as an alternative to walking away from their mortgages is a new tactic banks, like Wells Read More...
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