[caption id="attachment_207" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Americans are changing how they use credit."][/caption] According to a national survey by Javelin Strategy and Research, credit card spending is down, especially in the 18-24 age market. Does that mean that we Americans aren't spending or are we doing it differently? According to the NY Times report, the survey showed...
[caption id="attachment_225" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="With the implementation of the CARD Act banks are becoming more creative with their hidden fees and charges. "][/caption] Just when you thought the waters of big banking were safe to venture into once more, big banks are desperately chomping after consumer dollars with new fees and charges on consumer accounts. After...
[caption id="attachment_58" align="alignleft" width="291" caption="Those ATM machines could be costing you a pretty penny."][/caption] Since the banking ‘meltdown,’ one area of increased concern for consumer advocates is whether the fees charged by the banking industry for overdrafts on bank accounts are unfair and deceptive. Often times consumers believe that they are acting in their best...