Student Loans: Next Debt Crisis?
Friday February 24, 2012
College is not getting any less expensive. That, along with record student loan debt levels, may point to a developing problem.
Some are calling student loans the next debt bomb, which ... Read More
Choose Your PIN Wisely
Wednesday February 22, 2012
Does your bank allow you to choose your own personal identification number (PIN)? Some banks don't, because some customers make it too easy on the thieves.
A new study shows that ... Read More
Confusing Bank Transfer Day Numbers
Friday February 17, 2012
There's been a lot of confusion about the impact of Bank Transfer Day, the movement to transfer accounts from large banks to credit unions.
The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) estimated ... Read More
The Bad News About the Foreclosure Deal
Thursday February 16, 2012
The $26 billion settlement between large banks and the states is a big deal, but it won't put the housing market's problems behind us.
Everybody seems relieved to have the negotiations ... Read More
Chase Pays for Overdraft Shuffling
Wednesday February 8, 2012
Remember the practice of shuffling checking account transactions to maximize overdraft fees? Banks are now paying for it, although they still came out ahead.
Chase used to re-order all the transactions ... Read More
The New World of Bank Fees
Thursday February 2, 2012
If you hadn't noticed, fees are rising at the bank. Almost everything costs more now, and things that used to be free now result in a fee.
It's not news that ... Read More
Tax Refund Loans Rarely Worth It
Wednesday February 1, 2012
It's the time of year when tax preparation services fight to win your business. One of the ways they get you in the door is by offering quick cash. If ... Read More