http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news_index/financial.html Personal finance news, scams, lawsuits, prosecutions, company info and warnings from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx?pid=p:caf The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 5.7 percent, according to Bankrate's weekly survey. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:10:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/dirt-cheap-loans-on-new-homes-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Homebuilders are offering discounted interest rates to lure buyers back into the market. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-card-rates.aspx?pid=p:caf Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/pink_slips.html Unemployment may be leveling off Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 19:10:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/credit_cards_congress2.html Lawmakers feeling heat over lenders' actions. Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 11:50:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20090701-scams-in-the-recession-a1.asp Thieves operate even in a downturn; here are a few tips to avoid fraud when you need money the most. Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 11:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/obama_banks.html Bankers usually have their way with Congress but this year may be different Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 21:20:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/cc/20090629-credit-card-study-analysis-1.asp What's in the fine print? See which credit card issuer has the best -- and worst -- practices. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:50:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/cc/20090629-credit-card-study-results-1.asp Bankrate surveyed 20 cards from the top issuers to see whose cards are the best deal. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/credit_card_blues.html Consumers at banks' mercy until new law takes effect. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/bank_closings09.html Nine Georgia banks have failed in 2009. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/chase_payment2.html Chase has a knack for infuriating its customers. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:15:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20090624-5-money-problems-solutions-1.asp Experts offer advice for Americans dealing with unemployment, overspending, debt, foreclosure or wrecked retirement savings. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:40:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/consumer_economic_trends.html Oil prices may have peaked, for now Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:49:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/mtga/Jun2509_mortgage_analysis_a1.asp The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage moved to 5.80 percent, according to Bankrate's weekly survey. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:30:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/fed/20090624-cut-your-own-rates-1.asp No help from the Fed? Follow these tips to make your money go further. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:20:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/chase_payment.html Consumers with low rate, high balance, caught in trap. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:50:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/payday_loans_tribes.html How much are you really paying for that loan? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:30:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/predatory_lending_rates.html How much are you really paying for that loan? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:45:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/college/20090623_peer_college_loans_a1.asp Four peer-to-peer lending sites offer loans for students and parents seeking college funding Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/realestateguide2009/first-time-buyer-a1.asp Buying a home was made very easy for first-timers several years ago. With prices at such low levels, are those loan packages still out there? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/career/20090623-finding-temporary-jobs-a1.asp In tough times, the path to a permanent job might be through temping. These tips can make it happen. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/financial_literacy/Oct_07_finding_financial_planner_a1.asp Finding the right financial planner for you takes a little detective work and interviews with several advisers Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/story_content.asp?story_uid=28445&prodtype=chksav Will the Fed continue to target long-term interest rates at this week's meeting? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:45:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/bailout36.html States want expanded federal investigation Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:20:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/sav/20090619-FDIC-reins-in-troubled-banks-a1.asp The FDIC is restricting some banks from paying high interest. Will it hurt savers? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:59:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/sav/20090619-FDIC-reins-in-troubled-banks-a1.asp The FDIC is restricting some banks from paying high interest. Will it hurt savers? Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:59:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/health_bankrupt.html Older consumers particularly hard-hit. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/DrDon/20090619_fdic_change_bank_a1.asp If and when FDIC insurance limits are reduced, it won't crash banks or wreck depositor accounts Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:05:02 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/DrDon/20090618_taxes_retirement_choice_a1.asp Taxes determine whether or not a Roth IRA trumps a traditional 401(k) for retirement savings Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:05:02 GMT http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/financial_security.html Fewer Americans say things are getting worse Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:35:02 GMT