JPMorgan Chase pays $27 million in Treasury probe

JP Morgan Chase bank has agreed to pay a $2 million to the OCC for alleged false statements and high pressure sales tactics in auto loans.
JP Morgan Chase building

Administration outlines future for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

The Obama administration has released a proposal for dealing with Frannie and Freddie and getting the government out of the mortgage business.
housing market

IRS announces tax refund debit cards for unbanked households

The IRS is offering tax refund debit cards to save money and allow unbanked taxpayers who can't use direct deposit to get their money faster.
unbanked households

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

GOP postures to deny debt ceiling hike despite dire consequences

With the federal government in hock up to its eyeballs, the debt ceiling must be raised soon to prevent further economic catastrophe ...
debt ceiling has government in hock up to its eyeballs

Treasury seeks public input about financial literacy education

The Treasury Department is seeking public comment about financial education guidelines to help Americans avoid personal financial meltdowns.
a lesson in financial literacy

Tax refund cards will help the unbanked get their money faster

Tax refund checks and refund anticipation loans could be rendered obsolete by tax refund debit cards from the Internal Revenue Service...
tax refund checks are being phased out by tax refund debit cards