Current Events in September 2022

Renters can build credit through new Fannie Mae rent reporting program

Making rent payments on time can now benefit consumers’ credit scores

Read article 09/30/2022

White House trims number of borrowers eligible for student loan forgiveness

The move comes as some states challenge the program in court

Read article 09/30/2022

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Bad economic news plus growing pessimism sink stocks

The economy is in a recession and one forecaster sees no rebound on Wall Street anytime soon

Read article 09/30/2022

AT&T and others step up their game to stop text messaging scammers

Election season means even more text message scams are possible

Read article 09/29/2022

The chance your car will be stolen is increasing, report finds

Vehicle thefts in the first half of 2022 were 25% higher than in 2019

Read article 09/29/2022

Regions Bank ordered to refund some customers’ overdraft fees

The CFPB has ordered the bank to pay customers at least $141 million

Read article 09/29/2022

Costco's membership fees aren't going up right now, CFO says

While some prices at the store have gone up due to inflation, membership fees are staying put for now

Read article 09/29/2022

Feel nickeled and dimed to death by airlines charging for every little thing? Help may be on the way.

But an airline fee expert says he doesn’t expect much to change

Read article 09/28/2022

More consumers opting for quality over price, new survey finds

Consumers say quality is an increasingly important factor when making purchases

Read article 09/28/2022

That great-sounding remote job posting is probably a scam

Fraudsters are cashing in on employee reluctance to return to the office

Read article 09/28/2022

Homebuyers are balking at high prices and high rates

Price increases are slowing as more buyers cancel sales contracts

Read article 09/28/2022

Amazon to hold Prime Early Access Sale for holiday shopping October 11-12

Shoppers can utilize the company’s Top 100 list to scour the best deals available over the two-day sale

Read article 09/27/2022

Apartment renters paid slightly less in August than July

But renting a single-family home keeps getting more expensive

Read article 09/27/2022

Gas prices are going up again

Several states, including California, are seeing double digit increases in less than a week

Read article 09/27/2022

Scams -- old and new -- are showing up across America

A coast-to-coast review shows how scammers are targeting their victims

Read article 09/27/2022

Did someone say that chicken recipe called for… NyQuil?

FDA says says parents need to monitor kids' social media activity

Read article 09/26/2022

Customer satisfaction with airports has hit some turbulence, study finds

One expert suggests allowing extra time before a flight just to offset any hiccups

Read article 09/26/2022

Scams that promise free solar panels can cost consumers a lot of money

Homeowners should do research before investing in solar panels

Read article 09/26/2022

Another mortgage rate rise is adding to homebuyers’ pain

First-time buyers are running out of options

Read article 09/26/2022