Who’s Bankrolling Mountaintop Removal Mining?

Turns out, it’s a number of the country’s largest banks.

In a report out today, several environmental groups rank nine of the biggest players on Wall Street based on their stated policies toward mountaintop removal coal mining, a process in which companies blast away Appalachian peaks More…

With Pressure From Congress, Big Banks Move to Curb Overdraft Fees

For months, Congress has had its eyes on reining in the overdraft fees tacked on by many banks when consumers — often unbeknownest to them — exceed their balances with debit card purchases. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) introduced a consumer protection bill earlier in the year, and Sen. More…