Articles filed under Singletary, Michelle
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Despite crisis, Freddie, Fannie serve a purposeNov 5, 2021 11:52 AM - As soon as I heard about the federal government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, I began wondering what this will mean for homeowners long-term.
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Banks warned on equity loan cutbacksNov 5, 2021 11:00 AM - An increase in consumer complaints over the cancellation or reduction of home equity lines of credit has prompted one federal banking regulator to remind financial institutions about the laws governing this type of loan.
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Credit bureau lawsuit settlement aids consumersNov 5, 2021 10:18 AM - In a class action settlement, the credit bureau TransUnion has agreed to provide free credit-monitoring services to millions of consumers to settle claims it illegally passed along private information for marketing purposes.
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Despite gains, women still have much to achieveNov 4, 2021 10:14 PM - In the 1970s, there was an Enjoli perfume commercial showing a woman, clutching a fist full of money, who proclaimed she could bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan.
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Some advice for first-time home buyers considering federal tax creditNov 4, 2021 9:22 PM - Part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes up to a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers. Based on the questions I'm getting from readers, many people are ready to jump at this money like Scooby Doo panting after Scooby snacks.
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New law provides protection for seniors with reverse mortgageNov 4, 2021 8:32 PM - There's a lot to digest in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. I've addressed a few provisions of the new law already, and over the next several weeks I'll continue to examine and comment on various sections of the act.
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Don't count on new law to save youNov 4, 2021 7:48 PM - A little-known provision in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act, signed into law by President Bush recently, is supposed to help homebuyers understand how much debt they are taking on to purchase their home.
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Maybe living as though we're in a recession isn't such a bad ideaNov 4, 2021 6:33 PM - When John McCain's campaign co-chairman and top economic adviser, Phil Gramm, said that Americans were suffering from a "mental recession," I got hopping mad.
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Appeals court decided on transparency - and on investors' goodNov 4, 2021 4:12 PM - A recent decision by a federal appellate court goes a long way to protect investors.
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As credit squeeze tightens, creditors' collection practices scrutinizedNov 4, 2021 3:06 PM - The reports just keep coming that consumers are still having difficulty paying their debts.
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