Stepping Stones to a Snag New Home – Be Wary of Quick Sand
Scrapping up a downpayment for a new home purchase is the tip of iceberg of home ownership. New homeowners should conduct research to ensure …
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Millennials Opting for Tiny Homes & Affordable Zip-Codes Due to Crushing College Debt
Millennials, struggling with staggering college debt, are buying really small homes. Making ends meet and dealing with unexpected expenses is a big challenge. Furthermore, …
Lenders Lovin the Current Economy as Consumers Pay on-Time – Storm Clouds Gather
Americans are mostly paying their credit card accounts, auto loans and mortgages on time this year. However, with rising interest rates, increasing inflation, overpriced …
Bush Housing Market Crash of 2007 Decimates Americans – Trump Worse
The 10-year anniversary of the housing market crash of 2007 produced by the Bush family and financial crisis known as the Great Recession is …
Debt Collectors Provoke the Most Ire of American Consumers
The top five types of complaints reported by U.S. consumers to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) include: debt collection, mortgages, credit reporting, credit …
Got Screwed by Financial Services? You Gotta Friend in the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received over 1,218,600 complaints as of June 1st. Debt collection and mortgage-related complaints account for 50% of …
Consumers Still Want to Hug a Fat Friendly Banker When Inking a Mortgage
Most Americans agree while they use online resources for research, they prefer to apply for a mortgage in person. Consumers also indicated, though, that …
Buying vs. Renting in NYC – Sorting it Out in the Big Apple
Rising mortgage rates, higher home prices and a softening in the rental market in many parts of New York City have lengthened the time …
Military Consumer Enforcement Act a Good Thing Lest it Get Trumped w/Mean GOP
U.S. Senators Jack Reed (RI), Sherrod Brown (OH) and other Senators have introduced a bill enhancing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) ability to …
Buying vs Renting — Depends on Your Financial Stage
Becoming a homeowner can be a great decision for many people, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone. Homeownership makes sense for different …
