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Tired of getting pushed around by faceless big business? Here are 10 ways to push back! The New Year is nearly here, and so much has happened. Wait, what's that? Nothing major at all has happened, you say? Oh right, we've been stuck in neutral since dumping the toxic ...

It's no mistake. This credit card's interest rate is 79.9 percent. The bloated APR is how First Premier Bank, a subprime credit card issuer, is skirting new regulations intended to curb abusive practices in the industry...

Before bailing out offspring, ask yourself whether you're really helping. A new poll by CreditCards.com found that 42% of people with adult children have paid a debt for their children at some point. But should they? The debts most commonly paid off were auto loans (40%) and medical debt (37%). .....

About one in seven American households with mortgages is behind on payments or in foreclosure, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. That is up from about one in 10 a year ago...

Data mean foreclosures may not peak until next year More than 14 percent of borrowers were in trouble on their mortgage during the third quarter, a new record, according to an industry survey released Thursday, which also suggests that the foreclosure rate is likely not to peak until next ...

Google has just debuted a new form of advertising called AdWords Comparison Ads — a special kind of ad that will prompt users to view a list of sponsored products in a structured format. To get started, Google is running the ads for queries related to the mortgage market, though ...

ou floss regularly, yield to oncoming traffic and use your credit cards judiciously, dutifully paying off your balance every month. You may believe that your exemplary behavior shields you from unexpected credit card fees. Sadly, that is no longer the case...

There's a push to extend some expiring provisions from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. But it will be done in bits and pieces. You won't see it all in one neat package. And you won't hear the White House call it stimulus. But there's a good chance lawmakers will ...

Learn to Recognize the Scams and Share Them With Vulnerable Friends and Relatives The National Consumers League is warning that recession-related scams continue to flourish, as desperate consumers look for ways to make a buck...

So you've got to have the latest and greatest gadget, or item for your significant one's birthday, or you're treating yourself. This is the strategy that we suggest in order to find the best bargain around: Decide WHAT you want, brand, model # etc. . . Find the 3 ...

Learn to Recognize the Scams and Share Them With Vulnerable Friends and Relatives The National Consumers League is warning that recession-related scams continue to flourish, as desperate consumers look for ways to make a buck...