Author: Antonio Bard

Alternative Credit Options

by Antonio Bard

Qualifying for credit is next to impossible for some consumers, but new credit alternatives could provide new options for mortgages and credit problems.

New Stats on Debt Collections

by Antonio Bard

FTC has new numbers on debt collectors and collection practices. Credit card collections account for 70% of all accounts sold to third parties.

Strange Bedfellows: Debt Collectors, Dept of Ed

by Antonio Bard

There are billions of dollars in student loans and CFPB wants to oversee it so that predatory debt collectors can be reined in.

Internships for CFPB

by Antonio Bard

An internship with CFPB could be the first powerful decision a finance major can make in his career.

Wells Fargo Off the Hook for $203 Million

by Antonio Bard

Wells Fargo has taken a beating in federal courtrooms this year and now, a judge has sent one of its cases revolving around overdraft fees and policies back to a lower bank.

Death, Money and Confusion

by Antonio Bard

Imagine losing your husband or wife only to find out you face foreclosure because your name is not on the paperwork.

Is CFPB Overstepping Boundaries?

by Antonio Bard

Even after its impressive first two years, there are still critics of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

When Credit Card Debt Overwhelms

by Antonio Bard

Don’t let credit card debt overwhelm you when there’s many resources that can put you on the path to prosperity.