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Fees Charged by Bailed Out Banks Finally Draw Some Ire
This should have happened a long time ago: Banks that received government bailout money and continue to charge consumers excessive fees on credit cards and other services are getting a second look, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The committee overseeing federal banking-bailout programs is investigating the lending practices of institutions that received public funds, following a [...]
Retailers to Wage Psychological Warfare
Talks of an Obama stimulus package didn’t prevent consumer confidence to plunge, leading to a devastating holiday shopping season for retailers. Sellers are about to fight to get buyers back.
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