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Consumer factoids: how we spend our money
Time put together an interesting list of random consumer factoids about how we spend our money. They took all the facts and trends that are reported each year by various sources and compiled them into...
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Round 2: Weigh in on the forms you’ll sign the next time you buy a house
Congress continues to debate whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should be stripped of much of its funding before the bureau becomes the voice of consumers in July; yet, the bureau is...
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Using your home to put more money in your pocket
I met a couple the other day that was exploring refinancing, but not really sure if they should refinance and put more money in their pocket or just pay off the loan. It’s a question many retired...
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Deal or no deal?
Looking for a deal? How about this hot site offering prizes like an iPad for $39.99? Or, having trouble paying your mortgage? How about a loan modification. The ModExperts offer a guaranteed loan...
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Do you really understand your mortgage?
You may have avoided foreclosure or a delinquency, but do you really understand the terms of your mortgage? For those who didn’t avoid a foreclosure, some blame poor rules, bookkeeping, and...
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Costco offers home mortgages
Photo credit: Wikipedia Toilet paper, meat, clothing, tires, and now a mortgage? You can buy it all at Costco. The warehouse giant is now entering the home mortgage business. You can get a new loan or...
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Dealing with debt collectors
Since the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau started it’s slowly broadened its scope addressing issues with additional financial products. When a consumer runs into financial issues and can’t pay...
View ArticleConsumer factoids: 5 ways we spend our money
How do we spend our money? It makes financial sense to look at your spending, and look for ways to reduce your costs. Time put together an interesting list of random consumer factoids about how we...
View ArticleDeal or no deal? How to spot a fake offer
Looking for a deal? How about this hot site offering prizes like an iPad for $39.99? Or, having trouble paying your mortgage? How about a loan modification. The ModExperts offer a guaranteed loan...
View ArticleCostco Offers Home Mortgages
Toilet paper, meat, clothing, tires, and now a mortgage? You can buy it all at Costco. The warehouse giant is now entering the home mortgage business. You can get a new loan or refinance your old one....
View ArticleFree Tool Helps Stop Debt Collector Calls
Relentless calls from debt collectors irritate consumers. Even if you owe the debt, the collectors have to follow the rules. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is providing a free debt collection...
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