Senators are concerned regulators want to enact rules circumventing good intentions of Dodd-Frank, making it even tougher for credit-worthy consumers to receive approval for home loans.
Entries from May 31st, 2011
Senators Sign Letter Criticizing Rules Designed to Circumvent Dodd-Frank
May 31st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Mortgages
Tags: Borrowers·credit·Dodd-Frank·Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act·down payment·Federal Housing Finance Agency·Federal Reserve·home loans·Housing and Urban Development Department·housing market·Mortgages·Underwriting
The Brave New World of Electronic Payments
May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Banking
Google, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase are all rolling out new systems to pay for things electronically. Google’s system uses a smart phone. The 3 banks are partnering on a system called clearXchange that lets you send money from one bank account to another via cellphone or e-mail. Google Wallets Though Google [...]
Tags: arizona·bank of america·Chase·clearXchange·electronic payments·Google Wallet·PayPal·Wells Fargo
Top 5 Money-Minded Gifts for College Graduates
May 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Your Money
With money weighing heavy on the minds of new college graduates, money-minded gifts rank at the top of graduate wish lists.
Tags: budget·CDs·college·college graduates·financial management software·Gifts·Google Advisor·Money·Personal Finance
How Will You Pay Back Your Student Loan Debt?
May 25th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Student Loans
If you’re going to graduate from college with $24,000 in student loan debt – the average among college graduates these days – it is imperative you explore all your options for paying it off.
Tags: college·college graduates·debt·Default·Kiplinger·student loan consolidation·student loan debt·Student Loans
