Consumers opting to pay credit cards over mortgages

Underwater mortgages have encouraged consumers to pay credit cards instead, according to a recent study by the TransUnion credit bureau.
A man poring over his bills contemplates a Post-It note that reads “Pay off credit cards!”
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding in jeopardy

Even before it got off the ground, House Republicans have tried to choke away the budget of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
“Bankrupt” spelled out vertically in white script against a black background.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by
By Steve Tarlow