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Read the post You Say It’s Almost Festivus? Here’s How You Can Air Your Grievances to Federal Agencies December 20, 2021 In 1997, the iconic sitcom Seinfeld introduced us to a new holiday. George Costanza’s family...
Read the post Struggling Homeowners Get Extension, But Did COVID-19 Housing Protections Really Work? July 20, 2021 Struggling homeowners saw some additional relief in June when the White House announced an extension...
Read the post Why Do Banks Share Your Financial Information and Are They Allowed To? December 09, 2020 In a word: yes. If you’ve ever applied for a loan, you know that banks and credit unions collect a...
Read the post On the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Vote, the Debate on Equality Issues Continues August 18, 2020 One hundred years ago, on August 18, 1920, Tennessee voted—by a slim margin of 50 to 47—to approve...
Read the post Racial Disparities in Federal Employment, Lending, and Housing July 01, 2020 Over the past several years, GAO has been asked to examine various racial inequalities in economic...
Read the post Credit Reporting Agencies and You April 24, 2019 If you've ever signed up for a credit card or taken out a loan to buy a car, the credit card company...
Read the post Filing Taxes without Breaking the Bank April 15, 2019 As you may have noticed this tax season, there’s no shortage of options for filing your taxes. For...
Read the post What Can You Do After a Data Breach? April 04, 2019 Chances are you or someone you know is one of the hundreds of millions of people whose personal data...
Read the post Your Internet Privacy February 19, 2019 Do you shop or bank online? Use the Internet to stay connected with friends and family? Internet...
Read the post Risks and Benefits of Fintech Lending January 23, 2019 Financial technology (fintech) refers to the use of technology and innovation to provide financial...
Read the post Ensuring Balanced Financial Regulation July 19, 2018 Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act 8 years ago in response to the worst financial crisis in more...