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CU: Bank of America should drop latest fee scheme
Bank of America is testing new monthly fees that could be rolled out nationally soon
Categories: Banking, CFPB
Tags: bank fee project, bank of america, checks, tips, video
6 Tips for Graduating with Less Student Debt
The cost of higher education is skyrocketing, and students often end up graduating with massive debts as a result. Student loan borrowers are also defaulting on their loans at a higher rate than ever before.
Categories: Student Loans
Tags: loans, tips
How To Move Your Money: Video
DefendYourDollars.org new video showing you the step by step process to move your money safely
Mobile payments tip sheet: What can consumers do now
WHAT CAN CONSUMERS DO NOW TIP SHEET Link Your Mobile Payment to a Credit Card for the Strongest Consumer Protection If you link your mobile payment to a credit card, you will have the most consumer protections. • Limited liability for unauthorized transactions: Under federal law, you are only on the hook for up to Continue Reading
Get Real Debt Help, Not Empty Promises
Tips from Consumer Action, Consumers Union, Consumer Federation of America, and the National Consumer Law Center®
Tips for prepaid card customers
Tips for prepaid card customers • Find and read the fee schedule before you buy the card: Make sure you understand all the different ways you can be charged for using your card. Your cost will vary widely depending on which card you pick and how you use it. • Try to figure out how Continue Reading
Categories: Prepaid Cards
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Tips for checking account customers
Tips for checking account customers • Find out how you can avoid monthly fees: Check with your bank to find out whether you can take steps to avoid monthly fees. Some banks will eliminate monthly fees if you use direct deposit for your paycheck or if you maintain a minimum balance or use your debit Continue Reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Checkholds
Read this chart and list of frequently asked questions to find out how long a bank can hold the funds you deposit by check. Starting July 21, 2011, a bank must make $200 of your deposited funds available the next business day. Also, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will have joint authority with the Continue Reading
Reverse mortgage tips for consumers
If you need cash, consider alternatives to a reverse mortgage first
Gift Cards 2010: New consumer tips for the holiday season
Gift Cards 2010: New Consumer Tips for the Holiday Season The year 2010 saw many new developments for gift cards. The gift card provisions of the Credit CARD Act went into effect on August 22, 2010, giving all gift cards minimum protections against early fees and expiration dates. And “virtual” or “e-gift” cards, which you Continue Reading
Categories: Gift Cards, Payments
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