Jan 17, 2013New rules for foreclosure prevention
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau releases mortgage servicing rules
While new mortgage servicing rules do not require servicers to offer modifications
Jan 10, 2013Consumer bureau releases 'safe’ mortgage rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced mortgage rules designed to ban deceptive practices, limit risky loans and establish
Jan 03, 2013Take our CARD Act Impact Survey Have you saved money since retroactive interest rate hikes were banned thanks to the Credit CARD Act? Have you seen
Dec 26, 2012Foreclosure review deadline is looming Borrowers who've suffered financial harm due to errors made during the foreclosure process, in 2009 and 2010, have until Monday, December 31, 2012 to
Dec 11, 2012CFPB targets loan modification scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has halted what it believes are two mortgage modification scams which falsely promised thousands
Sep 11, 2012September 10-16 is National Lifeline Awareness Week
Telephone service is essential for staying connected to local resources and emergency services, but full-priced phone service can be unaffordable
Aug 08, 2012Foreclosure review deadline extended
If you suffered financial harm due to a foreclosure in 2009 and 2010, you now have more time — until Dec. 31 —
Aug 07, 2012Consumer watchdog updates money transfer rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a final rule today pertaining to remittances, or international money transfers. The revised
May 30, 2012Five worst contractor frauds Most contractors are honest, but shady and incompetent ones typically go door-to-door, warn our friends at the Coalition Against Insurance
May 25, 2012File a successful auto insurance claim As we take to the road this Memorial Day holiday weekend, our friends at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA)