Following Consumerist’s six ways to safeguard your money is much easier said than done, thus my own list of six resources that can help you along the way.
Entries Tagged as 'Consumerist'
How To Follow Consumerist’s 6 Ways to Safeguard Your Income
October 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Budgeting
Tags: Alpha Consumer Blog·conserve energy·Consumerist·coupons·holiday spending·Income·invest·Money·save·savings·shopaholic·Student Loans·U.S. News & World Report
Bank of America Forecloses Four Times on People Without Mortgages
October 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Mortgages
I shouldn’t really pick on Bank of America so much since it is my primary bank, but it seems like they are so clueless they probably won’t be able to connect this post with me and my bank accounts. I recently read in the Consumerist of yet another case of Bank of America foreclosing on [...]
Tags: bank account·bank of america·Consumerist·foreclosure·homeowner·Mortgage·paperwork snarl·parrot·payment·robo-signer
Test Your Credit Score Savvy
September 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Credit Bureaus and Scores
Though it is the most important factor considered in the loan approval process, credit scores are widely misunderstood. Here’s your chance to test your own credit score savvy.
Tags: Car Loans·Consumerist·Credit Reporting Agencies·Credit Score·FICO·home loans·Mortgage·Washington Post
PrePaid Debit Card Costs vs. Overdraft Fees – Which is Worse?
October 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Banking, Credit Cards
Charges for calls to customer support, reloading fees, fees for purchases, fees to withdraw money from ATM – did you know the if you have a pre-paid debt card you have to pay for every transaction associated with the card? The New York Times recently did an article examining these surprising fees in depth. We’ve [...]
Tags: banking system·Checking Account·Chexsystems·Consumerist·cost alternative·critics·Fees·Hidden Fees·New York TImes·overdraft fees·prepaid cards·US Banks
