We support reforms to the financial marketplace to curb bad practices by banks and lenders.
DefendYourDollars.org new video showing you the step by step process to move your money safely
Video posts:
Feb
18
Great New Coverage On Our Prepaid Card Campaign
Watch the video “ConsumerWatch: Prepaid Reloadable Cards May Come With Fees” featuring our own Michael McCauley
Posted by Tim in Prepaid Cards
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Feb
16
Liz Warren Wants To Hear From You!
The CFPB’s website, ConsumerFinance.gov has gone live and they are looking for your suggestions.
Posted by Tim in CFPB
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Feb
03
Message From Professor Warren: Launch of ConsumerFinance.gov Website
DYD received a great email from Professor Warren today announcing the launch of the CFPB’s new website.
Posted by Tim in CFPB
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Aug
24
DYD on the Rachel Maddow Show- Watch Here
Watch DefendYourDollars.org Gail Hillebrand talk about how the CARD Act will affect you on the Rachel Maddow Show
Posted by Tim in Credit Cards
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Apr
29
After beating foreclosure, Georgian speaks out for financial reform
Earlier this week, Consumers Union President Jim Guest joined Senators Menendez and Reed at a news conference in Washington to underscore how financial reform will benefit consumers. But the real star of the news conference was Gloria McAlpin, who we first met in 2008 when we produced our “Faces of Foreclosure” video series.
Posted by Michael McCauley in CFPB, Mortgages
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Apr
29
Bankzilla’s Rampage Continues
Oh no they say he’s got to go.. Whoa Oh Bankzilla
Posted by Tim in CFPB
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Apr
28
Banker Man attacks on Capitol Hill!
Is your bank taking a big bite out of your wallet with interest rate hikes, hidden fees, and other unfair practices? You’re not alone. That’s why we launched our “Banker Man” stunt today in Washington.
Posted by Michael McCauley in CFPB
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Mar
16
Credit Unions Promoting Idol-esque Video Contest
Pretty funny and fantastic idea to promote Credit Unions and the Move Your Money spirit.
Posted by Tim in Banking
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Mar
09
CFPA or Die
Comedy website Funny or Die have put together a couple of fantastic skits about the need for financial consumer protections.
Posted by Tim in CFPB
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Worried about retirement?
The stock market has been unusually volatile, plunging hundreds of points, creeping back, only to plunge again. It is hard to stay disciplined about saving when every dime you’ve invested can evaporate in a day.
What is your biggest concern about your own retirement? We want to hear from you.
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