Rough ride ahead for Dodd-Frank proposals

June 28th, 2010 No comments

Dodd-Frank proposals before Congress this week
The mortgage supply industry is complaining
The Senate vote will be tight too

This week the Democrats are hoping to obtain Congressional approval of their Dodd-Frank financial / regulatory package that they’re hoping will help protect citizens from dodgy and complicated mortgage loans in the future. There …

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A South Florida Judge orders compulsory mediation

June 26th, 2010 No comments

As a Florida Judge moves to force foreclosure mediation …
The banks complain even though this will save them money and time
And affected neighbors hope for improvements too

Clearwater and Pinellas Counties, Florida are entering a different kind of judicial review next week. That’s because Pinellas, Pasco Judge J Thomas McGrady has …

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Consumer Advocates React to Reform

June 26th, 2010 No comments

Cheers for a consumer protection bureau; boos for a car dealer exemption.


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Recalls: What Consumers Should Know

June 26th, 2010 No comments

How well are Campbell’s, McDonald’s and others handling product recalls?


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Foreclosures in Massachusetts are on the rise again, but why?

May 19th, 2010 No comments

Foreclosure activity in Massachusetts has increased thus far this year
Is this a sign of further troubles up ahead?
Or are the banks just finally catching up on things?

Foreclosures in Hampden County, Massachusetts were up close to 50% for the first four months of 2010 compared to the same period last year, …

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Credit Scores: Leveling the Playing Field

May 19th, 2010 No comments

Consumers may be able to get to their scores for free. How to boost yours.



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Patient Satisfaction Declines at Hospitals

May 19th, 2010 No comments

Customer satisfaction is up for many services — but not health care.



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The New Car Rental Landscape

May 19th, 2010 No comments

What Hertz’s acquisition of Dollar Thrifty could mean for consumers.



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Earth Day 101: Saving Resources and Cash

May 19th, 2010 No comments

VIDEO: Pamela Lippe of Earth Day New York offers tips on going green.



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What About My Frequent-Flier Miles?

May 19th, 2010 No comments

How to safeguard your frequent-flier miles if United merges with US Air.



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