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The Benefits of Financial Reform

Regulation /

July 21, 2010

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama today. Anyone who follows my blog has heard me clamor for years about the need for these types of reforms. And, although this bill is far from perfect, it is very comprehensive and it addresses most of the critical …

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A Fool and his Money are Soon Parted

Finances /

April 1, 2010

It’s a tradition for bloggers to come up with fake stories to trick everyone on April Fool’s Day. Instead, I have decided to explain how most Americans are being tricked out of their paychecks.

Consumer Protection & Responsibility

Regulation /

March 13, 2010

So, I decided to write a post dedicated to consumer protection and responsibility.

Plight of the Consumer

Regulation /

November 6, 2009

As American consumers, 70% of the economy is based upon our spending. This makes us very powerful in some ways. It also makes us a target for aggressive sales tactics and deceptive marketing claims.