Consumers Union - Money
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Bill to stem tide of foreclosures in California fails
California lawmakers fail to pass legislation to help struggling California homeowners avoid foreclosure
Mobile payments could leave consumers at risk
CU calls on regulators to require mobile payment providers to abide by strong consumer protections
New credit card & gift card rules begin August 22
New regulations will help limit credit card and gift card fees and require banks to re-evaluate interest rate hikes
Consumers get overdraft protections on August 15
Banks won't be able to charge overdraft fees unless consumers give permission
Feds propose end to checks for benefit recipients
CU urges Feds to let consumers continue receiving benefits by check and to improve electronic payment options
FTC issues new debt settlement protections
New regulations bar advance fees and other debt settlement industry abuses but don't cap fees
President to sign financial reform bill
CU recommends key areas for new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to target
CU: Financial reform bill a “Game Changer”
The Senate approved a landmark bill to overhaul the rules for banks and Wall Street by a vote of 60 to 39
New protections from high overdraft fees start 7/1
Banks will not be able to automatically enroll new customers into high-cost overdraft loan programs
Financial Reform: CU applauds comm. vote
The full House and Senate are expected to vote on the conference committee’s bill next week
Fed issues new credit card regulations
New rules offer important safeguards to limit penalty fees but don’t go far enough on unfair interest rate hikes
CU calls on Congress to ensure financial reform
Conference committee works to finalize legislation with key improvements
Online Privacy: CU encourages stronger standards
Sixteen percent of Internet users had experienced some form of identity theft related to the Internet
Senate approves financial reform bill
The bill would improve oversight of banks and Wall Street and fill regulatory gaps
Consumers pay steep rates for small loans
Scorecard shows why we need a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Agency
