Tag Archives: personal banking
FDIC: Black Households Don’t Use Banks Regularly
Report highlights need for resources for minority families
Minorities and low-income households are less likely to have a bank account or more likely…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Washington Report
Updates from Capitol Hill
Washington Report: Week of Nov. 16- Nov. 20
By Joyce Jones
Identity Protection Programs: How Do They Stack Up?
What to look for when trying to secure your information
You can’t stop identity theft, but you can take measures to protect your personal information.…
By Renita Burns
Banking on (Small) Business
Big companies leverage social networking to build customer base
Connecting small business owners and entrepreneurs, financial institutions are leveraging the social networking platform. …
By Renita Burns
The Tangled Web of Debit Cards
Overdraft fees a cash cow for banks
I always thought that using a debit card for my purchases was a safe alternative…
By Renita Burns
Five Need-to-Know Tips Before Closing Your Checking Account
It�s not as simple as you think
Let’s face it, bounced checks, account overdrafts, and poor account management can make severing ties…
By Renita Burns
Credit Card Companies Go On the Defense
Issuers hike rates as CARD Act set to take effect
1231_CostCuttingBlogCreditCardLooks like credit card issuers are playing a tough game of defense against sweeping legislation…
By Renita Burns
Consumer Advocates Fighting Against ‘Legal Loan Sharking’
Payday lenders face regulation, congressional scrutiny
Take a walk through any predominantly black or Latino neighborhood and the signs are unavoidable:…
