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Bank of America ((NYSE: BAC) has brought to an end the overdraft fees associated with debit card purchases. This decision can end up costing the bank tens of millions in revenue each year but it would also force the hand of other banks to do the same, which is good news for consumers.
In the past, [...]

The US Postal Service is reportedly in debt, with a loss of $3.8 billion dollars in the fiscal year of 2009. Mail volume was down by 12.7% and the agency is not hopeful for a recovery, blaming online transactions for messages and bill payments.
So what does that mean for consumers?
As of today, the US Postal [...]

Many Americans are now faced with paying cash from their own pockets when it comes to health care procedures. Oftentimes it is because they can not afford the insurance or because their insurance will not cover certain medical costs. As the prices of healthcare continue to skyrocket, patients are often left at a disadvantage because [...]

As the nation continues to struggle with the rising cost of everything, gas prices are once again sneaking back up. In just the last week, prices have risen nearly 8 cents a gallon, after having been on the decline early in the month. Diesel fuel is up more than 5 cents a gallon in a [...]

As Toyota recalls continues to place intense scrutiny on the brand, loyal followers are backing off in bigger numbers. Toyota fell behind Honda in consumer popularity with many claiming the bad publicity and large recalls have changed their minds. Chevy and Ford are surveyed to be the next best choice for consumers no longer interested [...]

With so many people working to recover from the recession and restore their good financial reputation, credit reports are being ordered more often. Along with that, more commercials promise consumers free credit reports that in actuality are not free at all. The FTC is working to make sure people are no longer being misled by [...]

These days technology allows for a faster look at how people really feel about products and services because consumers are posting more and more of their own reviews online. Prior to the Internet, most people could only rely on the testimonials advertised by the product manufacturer.
Nowadays, not only are consumer reviews apparent on retailer sites [...]

Consumers turn to the Better Business Bureau when researching the legitimacy and reliability of a company but what happens when the BBB becomes part of a new scam?
The Better Business Bureau organization is warning consumers about a new scam that has been showcasing the organization’s own name in order to steal thousands from unsuspecting consumers [...]

Think your daily rants about your egocentric boss are funny? Well your next employer may not think so. The social networking phenomenon may seem like all fun and games until it ends up costing you your current job, your future job, or even your next line of credit.
How can it work against you? Here are [...]

BlueHippo Funding, LLC, the popular computer supplier for consumers with less-than-perfect credit has been again brought into a lawsuit alleged violation of the Deceptive Practices Act, this time in the state of Texas. BlueHippo commercials run nationally and target consumer with poor credit. They claim to offer low cost monthly payments to essentially lay away [...]

People diagnosed with memory related disorders such as Alzheimer’s or dementia  suffer from several different symptoms. A loss of smell now suggests the potential for Alzheimer’s disease.  An olfactory test is now said to be a new and economical option to identifying an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
A recent study published by the Journal of [...]

After a long haul of putting money away, shopping with price in mind, and practicing the art of frugality, many experts are worried that consumer may be tired of sitting back and saving. As the new year rolls on and things seem to be leveling off in the more troubled industry, such as credit and [...]

The last two years have been difficult years for the housing market.  Job loss, high unemployment rates, the stock market downturn and the overall economic crisis painted a grim picture of the future of homeownership in the country.  The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was instituted to assist and incent people to purchase [...]

While most people felt at least some impact of the recession, reports show that there was a significant increase in bankruptcy filings for both businesses and individuals at the end of 2009. Nearly 1.3 million people filed for protection which is a 32% increase from the first eleven months of the previous year.
The National Bankruptcy [...]