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Law Profs Call for the CFPA
Posted by Tim at 09/29/09 03:14 PM

Over 70 law faculty from across the nation call on Congress to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Read more »

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Win Count: Consumers 1 Banks $700 Billion
Posted by Tim at 09/25/09 12:04 PM

Banks ease policy on overdrafts due to consumer pressure. Now is the time to get involved. Read more »

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Big news--Two banks reduce but don't end outrageous overdraft fees.
Posted by Gail H. at 09/23/09 09:29 AM

Two big banks have announced changes in their checking account overdraft fees that will end what consumer advocates have called "the $35 cup of coffee" - for some people, some of the time, starting either in October or early next year. UPDATE: Wells Fargo changes policy on overdrafts as well. Read more »

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Back to Basics: The Bank Account
Posted by Michelle at 09/22/09 01:41 PM

What should a consumer look for in a bank account? Read more »

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CFPA Flow Chart Awesomeness
Posted by Tim at 09/17/09 12:45 PM

The Consumer Federation of America provides a great flow chart example of why the CFPA is better. Read more »

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Calling all creative shutter bugs!
Posted by Tim at 09/15/09 02:27 PM

Consumers Union needs some fantastic photos for our Defend Your Dollars blog posts that represent the variety of financial consumer issues that affect your life. Read more »

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Happy Birthday Lehman Failure!
Posted by Tim at 09/14/09 03:45 PM

CFPA is key to protecting our financial system Read more »

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Groups ask Chase to stop messing with minimum payments
Posted by Lauren at 09/08/09 09:16 AM

Consumers Union has been flooded with calls and emails from consumers who are complaining that Chase bank raised their minimum payment from 2% to 5% of their total balance and is literally forcing them to go into default. So we sent Chase a letter asking them to STOP! Read more »

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