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7 Easy Ways to Overcome Debt Denial Denying demon debt can put you in the cross hairs of collectors. Use these tricks to kick the habit.
Finding the Best Health Insurance Plan Getting the right health insurance can be daunting. This primer will give you a head start.
What Do the Best Credit Cards Look Like? There's been a lot of change in the credit card industry. Here's how to choose the best card.
No Government Bailout on Credit Card Debt There's no government aid on credit card debt, but there are plenty of options to help consumers.
New York Settles Charges Against Debt Collector Crackdown continues against debt collectors who engage in abusive, illegal practices.
Consumer Agency Survey: Foreclosure Scam Was 2009's Fastest Growing Complaint Number of complaints up year-over-year as recession takes its toll on consumers and agencies alike.
Washington State Settles 'Trust Mill' Case Seminar speakers weren't qualified to sell estate planning documents.
Identity Theft Scam Targets Diabetics Scammers calling people with the disease in Mississippi, seeking personal data.
Mortgage Relief Firms Pay Millions to Settle Charges Marketers charged advanced fees, delivered nothing, FTC says.
Payday Lender to Refund $305,446 in West Virginia Company sued for violating state's ban on payday lending.
Government Grant Scam Hits Ohio Tried and true scheme is making the rounds again.
Nation Records 103rd Bank Failure of 2010 Seven more banks close their doors in the last week.
Gas Prices Remarkably Stable Outlook for global economy keeps oil prices in check.
California DAs Open Investigation into Goldline New York Congressman also calls for investigation into gold coin company.
General Motors Buys Subprime Lender AmeriCredit Automaker hopes to capture more customers with shaky credit records.
How To Avoid 'Toxic' Debt When debt becomes unmanagable, it becomes toxic.
Credit Card Reform Act Working, Report Finds But warns on new trend that could cost consumers.
Without A Tax Credit, Housing Slows In June Numbers for existing home sales dip from May, but remain above 2009 levels.
7 Ways You Can Spot A Scam Scams increase during bad economic times.
Oversight of Modification Program Faulted Program suffered from lack of simple objectives, lawmakers told.
Obama Signs 'Strongest Consumer Financial Protections in History' Into Law Measure protects consumers from hidden fees, investment scams, requires clear disclosure of terms.
Pennsylvania Revises Reverse Mortgage Rules Officials feel 'particular responsibility' to older homeowners.
Massachusetts Sues Credit Repair Companies Part of continued crackdown on operations exploiting economic distress.
Risks of Tapping Home Equity It can make sense to tap a home's equity and invest in other assets. But the decision has risks.
2010 Exclusive Debit Card Rewards survey Bankrate.com surveyed the top financial institutions to find the best debit card rewards.
Protecting Yourself From ID TheftYou needn't buy expensive products to keep your identity safe.
Consumers Warned About Amazon.com Scam Email appears to be from online retailer, but isn't.
Payday Lender Complains About Financial Reform Bill Company says new regulations could put it, and others, out of business.
National Owner of Gas Stations Resolves ADA Claims Justice Department and QuikTrip reach comprehensive settlement.
6 Banks Fail in Florida, South Carolina Weekend's seizures bring year's total to 94.
Gas Prices Move Up Slightly But motorists continue to enjoy stability at the pump.
Senate Gives Final Approval to Financial Reform Bill What will the new law mean for consumers?
Dissatisfaction With Banks Increases Interest In Prepaid Cards Mintel finds consumers likely to pursue options to traditional accounts.
3 Steps to Boost Your Net Worth The path to wealth is easier if you know your net worth and follow some simple steps to increase it.
2010 List of Failed Banks Read this list to find information about every bank that has failed so far this year.
Pace Of Foreclosures Slows in First Half of 2010 'Massive' number of distressed properties sit below the surface.
Health Care Law Mandates 'Free' Preventive Care New policies must include no co-pays or deductibles for some services.
Oregon Sues Countrywide Over Pension Fund Losses Lawsuit alleges misleading tactics led to $29 million in investment losses.
Lottery Scammer Draws Prison Time Canadian man's racket targeted elderly Americans.
Home Buyers Continue To Turn To Foreclosures Discounted prices draw buyers into the home sales market.
FTC Issues Report On Reforming Debt Collection Litigation And Arbitration Agency says system is 'broken' -- recommends steps to repair it and protect consumers.
Pay Friend's Debt as a Gift, Not a Loan Paying a friend's debt can be dicey for you. Here's an approach to avoid any misunderstanding.
Protecting Wireless Customers From Bill Shock Federal Communications Commission urged to re-time notification of additional charges.
How to Avoid Ponzi Schemes Boomers, older seniors don't have time to recover from financial disasters.
Rebuild Finances with Secured Credit Card? A secured credit card would be open to debt collectors. Instead, you might try credit counseling.
3 Easy Ways to Rebuild Your Credit Everybody makes debt mistakes. Follow this advice and you'll be back with better credit in no time.
Limits Lifted on Roth IRA Conversion Beginning this year, there are no income limitations on who can convert to a Roth IRA.
Company Suspected of Using Infomercial 'Talk Shows' To Defraud Consumers Colorado AG says Real Talk Network charged consumers for products they never received.
Wells Fargo Shutters Subprime Unit Part of consolidation effort that will close more than 600 offices.
Gas Prices Start Falling Again Ample supplies and skepticism about economic growth provide a break at the pump.
Senior Citizens Warned About $250 Medicare Rebate Scam 'Doughnut hole' check doesn't require you to provide financial information.
How Many Bank Accounts Do You Need? Most people should avoid the temptation to open more checking and savings accounts. Here's why.
Consumer Loan Delinquencies Continue Improvement Bankcard delinquencies fall to lowest level in eight years in first quarter.
Mortgage Rates Remain At Record Lows Rates falling toward 4 percent in some states.
10 Ways To Cut Summer Cooling Costs Some steps require significant investment, but some don't.
Health Net Settles Connecticut Data Breach Case Data lapse compromised private medical and financial info.
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase Again in May Trend moving in the wrong direction to signal recovery.
Downsized? 9 Steps To Secure Your Financial Health Prompt action is necessary to prevent a bad situation from becoming worse.
New Jersey Says Gold-Buying Firms Cheated Consumers Forty-nine businesses cited after undercover probe.
10 Changes To Your Credit Card Statement Credit card reforms are showing up in your statement. Here are the key changes and what they mean.
Ohio Sues Escrow Company Company allegedly failed to pay taxes after collecting them from homeowners.
Mortgage Rates Fall Even More Rates establish new lows as fewer people seek loans.
Gas Prices Holding Steady For July 4th Weekend Concern over outlook for economic growth providing drivers a summer break.
May's Pending Home Sales Plunge Post-tax credit drop bigger than expected.
South Texans Urged To Stay Safe, Report Price Gouging During Storm Governor's disaster declaration gives OAG increased enforcement authority.
Consumers Caught In Net of Imposter Fish Restaurant patrons willing to pay more for authentication.
Video: Bogus Bill Collector Scam Spreads Victims are bullied into revealing credit card, bank info.
Illinois Charges Countrywide Discriminated Against Minority Borrowers African-American, Latino homebuyers were steered into risky subprime loans, suit charges.
Court Halts International Identity Theft Scheme More than $10 million in unauthorized charges on consumers' credit and debit cards.
House Votes To Extend Deadline On Tax Break Many purchasers in danger of losing credit if they don't settle by today.
Were Tenants' Rights Violated in Foreclosures? California AG investigating handling of foreclosed rental buildings.
Economy Continues To Send Mixed Signals Market ignores the good news, focuses on the bad.
6 Tips For Traveling With Credit Cards Here are some ways to prep your plastic for a trip abroad.
Mortgage Rates At All-Time Low But is anybody still interested in buying a home?
Feds Bust Massive Unauthorized Charge Scam Elaborate scheme was centered overseas.
Morgan Stanley Reaches $102 Million Settlement With Massachusetts Homeowners in state to receive $58 million in compensation.
Does Our Energy Future Lie In Natural Gas? MIT study says under-utilized fuel could pay big dividends.
How To Cancel A Credit Card Simply calling an 800 number isn't enough.
Florida Sues Auto Loan Modification Operation Firm promised to reduce car payments up to 50 percent - for a fee.
Consumer Advocates Jubilant as House, Senate Reach Agreement on Financial Reform Obama calls it 'toughest financial reform since the Great Depression'.
4 Ways To Pay Lingering Medical Debt Medical debt won't go away. Follow this strategy to tap the right sources and pay it off.
Best Type Of Credit Card For Credit Score? Does your credit card need to be issued by a bank to have the most impact on your credit score?
CVS Caremark Consumer Discount Drug Program At Risk In Connecticut End of program could cost consumers potentially millions of dollars, AG says.
Investors Recover $1.4 Billion In Settlement With Wells Fargo Affiliates Unfreezing securities took two years as a result of the financial meltdown.
Want Free Checking? Check Out Credit Unions Lower fees and a network of ATMs are just some of the offerings at the 50 largest credit unions.
7 Safe Havens For Your Savings For many savers, safety is the name of the game. Learn about low-risk ways to grow cash.
5 Investing Myths Debunked Some investing maxims are widely believed, but are they true? We expose five common beliefs.
Fed Will Run New Consumer Protection Agency But banks lose out to retailers on 'swipe fee' issue.
Still Few Results From Mortgage Modification Program Number of drop-outs surges in May.
Best iPhone Personal Finance Apps Which iPhone apps can help you stay on top of your finances? Dr. Don Taylor reviews his favorites.
Consumers Warned To Avoid 'Sweepstakes' Letter Solicitation seeks fee for collecting winnings; consumers taken to the cleaners.
Banks Prepare For New Overdraft Rules Power shifts to consumers starting July 1.
New York Smokers May Soon Pay $10 A Pack Governor proposes raising cigarette tax by $1.60.
Boomers: Don't Outlive Your Money 7 ways to stretch your assets to match your longevity.
FTC Blocks Mortgage 'Relief' Services Repeat offender ordered to pay $11.4 million for contempt.
Mortgage Fraud Sweep Nets 485 Arrests Largest-ever crackdown on mortgage-related crimes.
Feds Arrest Former Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Chairman Lee Farkas accused of 'stunning' scheme to defraud investors, taxpayers.
Tough Economic Conditions Putting Pressure On Working Dads CareerBuilder's annual Father's Day survey offers tips for navigating through difficult economic times.
New Yorkers Petition Lawmakers Over Debt Collection Abuses Consumer bill would add protections against abuses.
Prices: Going Up Or Down? No sign of inflation in May Consumer Price Index.
West Virginia Settles Suit Against Ohio Bill Collector Was hired to collect debts to colleges.
Don't Overpay for Prepaid Debit Cards There are many choices in prepaid debit cards, but it pays to shop around for the lowest fees.
Community vs. Big Banks Find out more about your options in community and big banks.
Housing Starts Sink in May Activity dries up with end of tax credit.
Fed Limits Most Card Fees to $25 Part of changes brought about by credit card reform legislation.
New Rules on Overdraft Protection The Overdraft Protection Act will help consumers save money.
The Basics of Money Market Funds Lay away cash for an emergency fund or other short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.
Harvard Study Sees 'Significant Challenges' For Housing Unemployment still a drag on the market, researchers say.
Florida Tells BP 'Show Us The Money' Gulf Coast state worried BP can't make good on promises.
U.S Foreclosure Activity Decreases 3 Percent In May Defaults and auctions down, but bank repossessions set monthly record.
Some Payday Loan 'Alternatives' Not Always A Good Idea Triple-digit rates offer no choice to the payday loan trap, says NCLC
Fears of Double-Dip Recession Linger Will U.S. be dragged down by Europe?
Consumer Reports: High Price Doesn't Guarantee
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Welcome to banking in the 00s -- sky-high ATM fees, charges galore, banking conglomerates with no ties to the community. It's pretty discouraging. There are some rays of hope, though -- including a few Internet banks that seem to offer good service and low fees. Same goes for credit unions.
