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What Consumers Hate Most About Mortgages

12:40 pm, February 01, 2012

Hint: If you guessed it’s having to pay them, you’re right on the money.

 

More Help for Homeowners: HARP 2.0

2:30 pm, January 30, 2012

When the government realized one of its mortgage refinance programs wasn't helping enough people, it changed the rules. Find out if you qualify for the revamped Home ...

 

3 Reasons Why Obama’s Refinancing Plan Won’t Pass Congress

2:30 pm, January 25, 2012

The president’s proposal last night to help underwater homeowners was short on details, and will need to address some key questions and concerns before expecting ...

 

Before State of the Union, Voters Weigh in on What Matters

2:30 pm, January 24, 2012

A survey out today shows what voters want from lawmakers, but recent history suggests they may not get it.

 

CFPB Promises to Police Non-Bank Lenders

12:40 pm, January 24, 2012

Now that the CFPB has an acting director, it can start going after businesses that abuse consumers, and according to the agency’s new head, that’s exactly what ...

 

Consumer Bureau Takes On Overseas Money Transfer Fees

4:53 pm, January 20, 2012

New rules from the CFPB aim to increase transparency for consumers sending money internationally.

 

How Does Uncle Sam Rate in Customer Service?

3:01 pm, January 20, 2012

A study shows that Americans are growing more satisfied with their customer service interaction with the U.S. government.

 

How Megaupload Differs From Dropbox (And Why It Matters)

2:46 pm, January 20, 2012

If you’re worried that cloud storage services like Dropbox and Box.net will suffer the same fate as Megaupload, don’t be. They’re like night and day.
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5 Sites With the Most Creative SOPA Protests

12:14 pm, January 18, 2012

Thousands of websites decided to black out some or all of their content for 24 hours Wednesday to protest two controversial pieces of anti-piracy legislation. Here ...

 

How to Survive SOPA Blackout Day

2:52 pm, January 17, 2012

Major sites including Wikipedia and Reddit are going black on Wednesday to protest pending anti-piracy legislation. Here are some alternatives to get you through ...

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