Archive for the ‘blurbs’ Category
The doctor’s bill
In depth analysis of the bailout plan: “The chairman of the Federal Reserve and the treasury secretary give Congress a gloomy prognosis for the economy, and propose a drastic remedy.” The doctor’s bill | The Economist (Thanks, Greg!)
Velshi: Please, keep paying your mortgage
Mortgages are moving around, not disappearing. Velshi: Please, keep paying your mortgage | CNN Money
A companion piece to the post by Sarah Byrnes from earlier this week. Ex-bankers on pushing customers to rack up debt | cnn.com
In Debt? Don’t Let Bill Collectors Bully You
In Debt? Don’t Let Bill Collectors Bully You | parade.com
Research Reveals Credit Cards Encourage Spending
Research Reveals Credit Cards Encourage Spending | getrichslowly.org
AmeriDebt Returns $13 Million To Debt Management Scam Victims
AmeriDebt Returns $13 Million To Debt Management Scam Victims | New York Consumer Litigation
Check out I’m a constitution Voter. Considering the times we should all “rediscover” the Constitution.
Millions at Risk of Foreclosure Fraud
Millions at Risk of Foreclosure Fraud | The Red Tape Chronicles
Find the Right Credit Card at BillShrink
BillShrink lets you find the right credit card based on your spending and payment habits. Find the Right Credit Card at BillShrink | Lifehacker
Bankruptcy, Takeovers, and Bailouts - Oh My!
Bankruptcy, Takeovers, and Bailouts - Oh My! | Queercents
Enacted Payday Lending Legislation - 2008 Session
Enacted Payday Lending Legislation - 2008 Session | Nat’l Conference of State Legislatures (via Payday Lending Association)
Banks in Denial
Banks in Denial | Consumer Law & Policy
Relaxation of Regulatory Capital Rules
“[T]he Fed seems to be knocking down every firewall that exists in banking regulation in an effort to stanch the current crisis. The danger, of course, is that by demolishing prudential firewalls, the crisis could grow even bigger.” Relaxation of Regulatory Capital Rules | Credit Slips
Commentary: How to prevent the next Wall Street crisis
My favorite: 5. We need better consumer protection laws, including laws that prevent predatory lending.” Commentary: How to prevent the next Wall Street crisis | CNN
TV never ceases to amaze me! Premiering on October 5, “EASY MONEY” a drama about a family who owns a payday loan company. It sounds like “Arrested Developement” without the laughs.
How and When to Cancel a Credit Card
How and When to Cancel a Credit Card | getrichslowly.com
No ‘Golden Parachutes’ for Fannie, Freddie’s Ex-Chiefs
No ‘Golden Parachutes’ for Fannie, Freddie’s Ex-Chiefs | Washington Post (via Consumerist)
“America’s financial system was shaken to its core on Sunday.”
The Wall Street Journal uses its biggest font yet!!! Anxious Morning on Wall Street as Lehman Files for Chapter 11, Merrill Is Sold, AIG Seeks to Raise Cash | Wall Street Journal
