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Mortgage News: Why So Many Mixed Signals?

Roberta Sanchez — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:47 +0000

It's difficult to get any kind of straight answer out of the less-than-well-oiled machine known as our government, especially when it comes to what's really going on in the economy.

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Bank of America Settles Lawsuit, Hit With Another

Brian Weston — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:09:06 +0000

We've been watching the overwhelming number of lawsuits being filed against the nation's biggest banks. Seems like for every one that's settled, there's another waiting in the wings. Bank of America isn't immune to these legal quagmires.

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It’s a Bad Week to Be a Bank

Joanne Lee — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:43 +0000

You can imagine the brouhaha many bank CEOs are cursing at this very moment. They have more than 300 new servicing standards as part of that massive $25 billion mortgage settlement and they're in the spotlight.

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Guns, Credit, 2nd Amend & Victims: GE Capital Bails

Scott Townsend — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:08:56 +0000

It's a tough quagmire and surprisingly, it would appear some companies are actually bailing on the opportunity to turn a profit in lieu of the human condition. GE Capital is just one more lender that says it's out of the lending business for gun manufactures and gun sellers. But then there's the Second Amendment.

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Ready for Correct Change, Video Chat With Your ATM?

Carolyn Spiel — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:08:06 +0000

It was just a matter of time before all eyes turned to the technological advances found in our ATMs. At one time, in the not so distant past, ATMs served one purpose: withdraw cash. Initially, consumers couldn't even deposit a check via an ATM. Those days are long since behind us though.

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Like Clockwork: DDoS Cyber Attacks Explode by 700%

Brent Thomas — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:02:47 +0000

Now, the size of these denial of service cyber attacks have delivered a massive punch in traffic. One report says it's "skyrocketed" while another uses the term "exploded".

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Foreclosure Class Action Suits to Come?

Joanne Lee — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:49:58 +0000

For those who have been waiting for years for their checks from the Independent Foreclosure Review began receiving them this week. And those recipients are furious and are now considering a class action lawsuit against the banks that were found to have cut corners and acted illegally in the foreclosures process that plagued the nation several years ago.

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Credit Card Surcharges: What’s Next?

Brian Weston — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:01:13 +0000

It's growing convoluted, frustrating and still - no definitive answers are being provided concerning the massive multi billion settlement between retailers and some of the nation's biggest credit card companies. Here's where things stand today.

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Inside the SBA

Roberta Sanchez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:01:15 +0000

Small business owners often face problems long before they ever even open their doors. They're often not afforded the same tax incentives and their options are fewer for financing than the larger corporations that are sometimes competing against. But there are a few other statistics, too, that play a role in how well a small business owner fares.

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More Cyberattacks on Banks, Change is Overdue

Scott Townsend — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:48:23 +0000

Several months ago, there began an extensive and exhausting assault levied against American banks. These denial of service attacks proved frustrating and overwhelming not only for banks, but for consumers who were often greeted with a message stating they would be unable to access their credit card, checking, mortgage and other accounts due to another attack.

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MasterCard “Chips” Away Liability

Carolyn Spiel — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:52:43 +0000

For quite some time, consumers have shopped with more confidence with their credit cards knowing that if their cards are stolen or their accounts hacked, they will have little, if any, of the liability associated with stolen credit.

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Too Much Information Requested

Brent Thomas — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:12:33 +0000

It's no secret marketing efforts to learn more about us, our buying habits, our favorite brands, the music we like to listen to, how much money we spend and earn and even how many children we have. This information is pooled together to determine consumer trends.

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Big Breaks, Arrests in Several ID Theft Rings

Brian Weston — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:54:52 +0000

In Houston last week, raids were carried out by different state and federal agencies that put a halt to a large identity theft ring. Most of the arrests included multiple instances of credit card fraud. It was a big win for law enforcement, but it's only one of several big rings that have been busted in recent weeks.

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10 Credit Myths

Carolyn Spiel — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:02:07 +0000

You may know the rules of the game when it comes to unsecured debt - including credit cards and student loans, but do you know what doesn't affect a credit score? What is or isn't reported to the credit bureaus? Below are a few common myths that consumers have believed for years but aren't true

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ID Theft: The Difference in a Decade

Brent Thomas — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:11:29 +0000

Seems every day in the news is a new story of identity theft. And more often these days, we're hearing of massive rings that compromise networks and steal millions of consumers' information, either in part or a complete theft including their social security numbers and credit card numbers.

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And There it is: Credit Bureaus the Weak Link

Scott Townsend — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:40:08 +0000

All week, we've been wondering if perhaps it wasn't the credit bureaus that were the weak link for hackers who've hit pay dirt with politicians, including Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama, along with celebrities such as Beyonce. Turns out, that's exactly where the leak is coming from.

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Considering Tax Refund Loan? Expect High Fees

Scott Townsend — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:04:04 +0000

Millions of Americans, unable to practice patience, are either considering or already opted for a rapid refund loan. What makes this year different is the high fees that folks are paying. You need to know about these fees before you take that leap away from patience and opt for quicker cash.

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Our Favorite Financial Tweets

CreditCardsCo — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:51:44 +0000

Who doesn't love Twitter, right? Sometimes, we just throw it out there and toss out a few hashtags just to see who's saying what. We're never disappointed, either. We thought we'd check in again and see what's what in the Twittersphere.

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Small Businesses Worried About New Tax Restrictions

Roberta Sanchez — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:57:53 +0000

As if tax season wasn't going to be confusing and overwhelming enough, small business owners are now being cautioned to spend a bit of extra time with their returns this year. There are a couple of reasons as to why this could be the best decision they make this year when it comes to their accounting.

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Loyal3 – The Latest

Brian Weston — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:52:58 +0000

For some time now, we've followed Loyal3, the company that is partnering with some of the biggest names in the business sector in order to bring the opportunity for millions of consumers to own stock in those companies. And it's allowing you to do it right from your Facebook page. The model, "Customer Stock Ownership Plan" or CSOP, makes it easy for every day consumers to play a role in the economy and the future of their own financial outlook.

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