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With the squalls surrounding the filibuster of Richard Cordray’s nomination for director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, it was easy to miss what was going on with Elizabeth Warren, the creator of the CFPB. Ms. Warren had so infuriated Republicans in Congress that although she was … [Read more...]
Another year is almost gone and a new one is on the way. It's hard to believe, but I'm happy to see what 2012 will bring. … [Read more...]
Here’s a startling statistic: The average consumer earns $622 per year in rewards and leaves $205 of that on the table. According to a 2011 study by COLLOQUY, Americans accumulate miles and points that are worth about $48 billion annually. But a third of the rewards—roughly $16 … [Read more...]
With more holiday shoppers turning away from the mall and turning toward their laptops and mobile devices, make sure you’re armed with the know-how to keep your personal information safe. More from Identity Theft 911: Google Yourself: Ego-Surfing Can Help Protect Your Identity The … [Read more...]
The number of people who moved their money into credit unions in October may not have been as strong as the original estimates suggested, but a new study reveals that the folks who do belong to credit unions are happier with their banking experience than those who deal with the big banks. [Article: … [Read more...]
Do you work in the financial sector and is your company breaking consumer laws? The U.S. government’s new consumer financial watchdog would very much like you to tell them all about it. The Consumer Financial Protection Agency announced Thursday that it’s inviting tips from … [Read more...]
The countdown to December 25th is on...it's less than 10 days away! For many this holiday season will be no different than the last; dozens of gifts under the tree, stellar light displays, and party trays piled high enough to fill an army. For others this year might be different... in a good … [Read more...]
A leading Democrat in Congress opened an investigation this week into executive pay at for-profit colleges and universities, hoping to raise the question of whether high salaries for leaders of some of the nation’s largest for-profit schools are linked to students’ academic success. The … [Read more...]
The Honorable Richard Shelby, Mitch McConnell and—to quote Spiro Agnew, “those nattering nabobs of negativism” (by which I mean the 43 Senators who always say “never”)—sure had their turkey shoot last week. The innocent bystander was Richard Cordray, the … [Read more...]
From the moment I graduated back in May 2010 I've spent a great deal of time speaking with those older than myself. Wiser, more experienced individuals you could say. Early on in my collegiate career I realized that there are many people out there in the world who we can all learn from. Whether it … [Read more...]
