Category Archives: Finance

Change.org: “Victory against big banks!”

“Score one for a customer rebellion!” — that’s how Diane Sawyer announced on ABC Nightly News Friday night that big banks are backing off debit card fees after 300,000 people signed Molly Katchpole’s Change.org petition against Bank of America’s $5 debit

Change.org: “Victory against big banks!”

“Score one for a customer rebellion!” — that’s how Diane Sawyer announced on ABC Nightly News Friday night that big banks are backing off debit card fees after 300,000 people signed Molly Katchpole’s Change.org petition against Bank of America’s $5 debit

BOA CEO Brain Moynihan has Marie Antoinette moment on CNBC re: the economy.

In a CNBC interview, Bank of America CEO Brian Harris defends the bank’s new $5 monthly debit card fee and talks about how speedy foreclosures will help our economy: A year ago, Bank of America was among the many banks caught in

BOA CEO Brain Moynihan has Marie Antoinette moment on CNBC re: the economy.

In a CNBC interview, Bank of America CEO Brian Harris defends the bank’s new $5 monthly debit card fee and talks about how speedy foreclosures will help our economy: A year ago, Bank of America was among the many banks caught in

16,090 Signatures and Vera Johnson saves her home and business from foreclosure.

Not too long ago, I shared Vera Johnson’s story along with a link to sign her petition on Change.org to stop the bank from foreclosing on her home and business of 32 years. Today, Vera Johnson is victorious, proving the

16,090 Signatures and Vera Johnson saves her home and business from foreclosure.

Not too long ago, I shared Vera Johnson’s story along with a link to sign her petition on Change.org to stop the bank from foreclosing on her home and business of 32 years. Today, Vera Johnson is victorious, proving the

Case study shows Moody’s credit rating agency at the heart of the financial crisis starting in 2004.

We’ve given much attention to S&P and the prospect of Moody’s following S&P’s lead with the second cardinal sin behind a debt default, a downgrade. Historically, however, all this began the other way around when S&P followed Moody’s in an

Case study shows Moody’s credit rating agency at the heart of the financial crisis starting in 2004.

We’ve given much attention to S&P and the prospect of Moody’s following S&P’s lead with the second cardinal sin behind a debt default, a downgrade. Historically, however, all this began the other way around when S&P followed Moody’s in an

Message to Republicans that Elizabeth Warren Stays is Growing.

As if anybody would have any other notion of how Republicans feel about Prof. Elizabeth Warren … People for the American Way is circulating a petition to make sure Republican leadership get the message that ordinary citizens won’t stand for

Message to Republicans that Elizabeth Warren Stays is Growing.

As if anybody would have any other notion of how Republicans feel about Prof. Elizabeth Warren … People for the American Way is circulating a petition to make sure Republican leadership get the message that ordinary citizens won’t stand for

Another Loophole. $3.6 Trillion from foreign depositors in US banks non-taxable.

While the GOP continues its death march on the the middle-class, seniors, youth, the poor (which covers most of us), making Sherman’s “march to the sea” across the South pale in comparison, the IRS is looking at ways to get

Another Loophole. $3.6 Trillion from foreign depositors in US banks non-taxable.

While the GOP continues its death march on the the middle-class, seniors, youth, the poor (which covers most of us), making Sherman’s “march to the sea” across the South pale in comparison, the IRS is looking at ways to get

Wall St set for higher open after JPMorgan results | Reuters

Must be that tax loophole — you know the one I’m talking about. The one where mega industries don’t have to pay taxes like the rest of us. JP Morgan must have heard from Boehner over the weekend telling the

Wall St set for higher open after JPMorgan results | Reuters

Must be that tax loophole — you know the one I’m talking about. The one where mega industries don’t have to pay taxes like the rest of us. JP Morgan must have heard from Boehner over the weekend telling the

Banks see Durbin Amend as PAC-Man to ATMs

Banks are not liking the impact of the Durbin Amendment (Dodd Frank Act) and the new laws that attempt to put the brakes on them overcharging you and me ridiculous bank fees. Not to worry, they’ve got lots of remedies

Banks see Durbin Amend as PAC-Man to ATMs

Banks are not liking the impact of the Durbin Amendment (Dodd Frank Act) and the new laws that attempt to put the brakes on them overcharging you and me ridiculous bank fees. Not to worry, they’ve got lots of remedies

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Sen. Jim DeMint Goes After Elmo and the “Muppet Lobby.” Really.

In his words: “Elmo has been particularly busy,” DeMint wrote in a message posted on his blog. “Elmo has testified before Congress about the need for more funding for the arts and participated in other press conferences to increase spending

Timing and Merits of the Release of FCIC’s Report on the Financial and Economic Crisis

On January 27, 2011, the national commission tasked to review and determine the root causes of our economic crisis released its Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States.

Timing and Merits of the Release of FCIC’s Report on the Financial and Economic Crisis

On January 27, 2011, the national commission tasked to review and determine the root causes of our economic crisis released its Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States.

Causes of Middle East Unrest. Let’s Look West | Sheldon Motley

| by Sheldon Motley | While some of the old elite in Egypt will be pushed out and some of the necessary reforms will be put into place, practices and policies in the West that help create poverty and then

Causes of Middle East Unrest. Let’s Look West | Sheldon Motley

| by Sheldon Motley | While some of the old elite in Egypt will be pushed out and some of the necessary reforms will be put into place, practices and policies in the West that help create poverty and then

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

Obama: State of the Union to focus on jobs, deficits

It is not about culture-war labels, i.e., liberal, leftist, centrist, right or far right, or any other labels that are bantered about, imposing culture wars on us at every turn. It is and will always be about the economy! This

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

GOP’s Pledge to America Falls Short in 112th Congress

Despite their win of many new seats in Congress during the 2010 midterm elections, and their vows to respond to the “call of the people,” they have done nothing but put forth a bill to repeal a law that is

What’s In Your Bank Statement Starting in 2011?

ATM fees could go up to $25-35 for some transactions. Free checking will probably phase out. Checking your bank statement is a smart start to financial health this year. What’s In Your Bank Statement Starting in 2011?, posted with vodpod

What’s In Your Bank Statement Starting in 2011?

ATM fees could go up to $25-35 for some transactions. Free checking will probably phase out. Checking your bank statement is a smart start to financial health this year. What’s In Your Bank Statement Starting in 2011?, posted with vodpod

A GOP Nightmare Before November 6, 2012

Twas a week before the election and all through the Deep South, the Heartland, the Midwest and all the non-liberal places, not a Birther, Constitutionalist, Libertarian or far Right thinking creature was worrying for a big win was sure to

A GOP Nightmare Before November 6, 2012

Twas a week before the election and all through the Deep South, the Heartland, the Midwest and all the non-liberal places, not a Birther, Constitutionalist, Libertarian or far Right thinking creature was worrying for a big win was sure to