Personal Finance: Women and Money
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Capital One to pay $210 million in fines
One of the nation’s largest credit card lenders, Capital One, pressured and misled its consumers into adding on products such as payment protection and credit card monitoring during the activation process.
Consumers with low scores or low credit limits were led to believe the additional products would assist to improve their credit score. Each were misinformed about the features of the product and told it was required.
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Payday loans are costing its consumers hundreds in fees
Millions of consumers have turned to short term payday loans seeking fast relief but struggling to repay the loan for months. Although marketing advertise that payday loans are short term and acquired in the event of an emergency, studies have shown that most consumers are using payday loans for daily living expenses.
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Wall Street believes ‘Your House’ is a hot investment
Before the economic crash in 2008, Americans were buying real estate as an investment. It was not unlikely to rent from a landlord who owned three houses in more than one state. Today, ownership has changed and homeowners are attempting to stay out of foreclosure.
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