June 2013 Posts Archive

Is CFPB Facing Massive Changes?

 

CFPB is facing heat again for simply doing its job. Republicans continue to undermine the agency and Director Cordray’s efforts.

Payday Loans and Continuing Controversy

 

Will payday loan companies always be seen as the black sheep in the financial family of products? It could be sooner rather than later as banks continue to toe their way in.

Discover It or Citi Simplicity?

 

Which is better: the Discover It or Citi Simplicity? Here we review both credit card offers.

Justin Bieber Prepaid Debit – Fail

 

Would you take financial advice from a kid who’s not even old enough to own a credit card? If you’re a “belieber”, you might. SpendSmart is hoping the nation is full of Justin Bieber fans. Fortunately for the country, it’s not.