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    • budgets

      What You Need To Know About Today's Unemployment Benefits Extension

      If you're still struggling to find a job in the current economy, you'll be happy to know that this morning President Obama is expected to sign legislation to extend benefits for few more months. The New York Times has more info on how the extension will work, and who qualifies for it.

      "Extended Unemployment Benefits: F.A.Q." [New York Times]
      (Photo: Kapungo and laurenatclemson)

      11:10 AM on Fri Nov 6 2009
      By Chris Walters
      3,761 views, 62 comments

      Most discussed Radi0logy: Yes, the best way to encourage people to find jobs is to give them free cash. Government logic at its more »

    • slowpokes

      First Results Of Gov Study Of Chinese Drywall Inconclusive, But More Tests To Come

      Yesterday the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced some findings from its study of the problematic Chinese drywall, which 1,900 Florida homeowners have complained stinks and makes people sick. The commission told the Associated Press that "no connections have been made yet," but that they're doing more tests—which means there's still no definitive answer on who should be held financially responsible if the homes have to be gutted and repaired, which the Wall Street Journal says could cost as much as $25 billion dollars. More »

      3:01 PM on Fri Oct 30 2009
      By Chris Walters
      3,305 views, 42 comments

      Most discussed DoubleEcho: I still don't understand how they spent all that time and money, and can't link the corroded wiring to the more »

    • oh snap

      Edmunds.com Estimates Real Cash For Clunkers Cost, Gets White House Smackdown

      Edmunds.com crunched some numbers, and came to the conclusion that the federal Cash for Clunkers program was not a terribly effective use of taxpayer money. They argue that the bulk of rebates went to consumers who were going to buy cars anyway. The White House, however, begs to differ. So how did the Obama administration respond? With a snarky blog post. More »

      12:20 PM on Fri Oct 30 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      7,210 views, 92 comments

      Most discussed Radoman: Cash for Clunkers was a success by most people's standards. The most popular car to trade in was a Jeep more »

    • astroturfing

      Is AT&T Behind Grassroots Groups That Are Opposed To Net Neutrality?

      In the net neutrality debate, there are a surprising number of grassroots organizations (well, surprising to me at any rate) that have filed statements against the FCC's recent draft of rules. Matthew Lasar at Ars Technica just published an interesting article where he looks at some of these groups and tries to figure out whether AT&T is secretly influencing them, or whether they really do think net neutrality will hurt those they represent—frequently minority groups—in the long run. More »

      11:34 AM on Tue Oct 27 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,704 views, 77 comments

      Most discussed Darrone: Ignorance at its best. The argument here: By making the industry less competitive, we will improve profits, creating more »

    • internet

      Here's What The New FCC Net Neutrality Rules Mean

      Yesterday the FCC announced new, expanded rules enforcing net neutrality, and they've set aside the next 60 days for public debate. Get ready to hear all sorts of creative end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it arguments from opponents like AT&T. We've checked out the official document (pdf) and below we summarize the changes that are open to public discussion for the next two months. More »

      10:57 AM on Fri Oct 23 2009
      By Chris Walters
      17,334 views, 132 comments

      Most discussed Esquire99: I think it's interesting that they are qualifying the access with the term "lawful." It seems that there is more »

    • populist rage

      Government Orders Pay Cuts For Bailed-Out Firms

      The huge salaries and bonuses paid to executives of banks and other firms that received government bailout funds have been the subject of a lot of taxpayer rage. The Obama administration listened, and will order pay cuts. More »

      7:00 PM on Thu Oct 22 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      2,631 views, 69 comments

    • net neutrality

      AT&T Asks Employees To Oppose Net Neutrality

      A reader sent us a letter that AT&T sent to its employees asking them to tell the FCC they oppose net neutrality. This comes after the FCC announced plans to investigate and enact net neutrality rules that will ensure that internet service providers (like AT&T) treat all content equally. The letter and a rebuttal are inside. More »

      2:46 PM on Tue Oct 20 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      12,034 views, 124 comments

      Most discussed nakkypoo: America's wireless consumers enjoy the broadest range of innovative services and devices, lowest prices, highest usage levels, and most choices more »

    • electricity bills

      Energy Star Program Relies On Honor System For Some Products

      Your new washer, dryer, fridge, monitor, or TV set may have an Energy Star label on it, but it turns out that nobody is making sure that means anything, reports the New York Times. Our parent organization Consumer Reports pointed out that this was a problem a year ago. More »

      2:54 PM on Mon Oct 19 2009
      By Chris Walters
      7,602 views, 29 comments

      Most discussed msbask: Is it any wonder I'm so cynical? You simply cannot trust a single company or government entity in this country. more »

    • truth in billing

      FCC Asked To Address Misleading And Confusing Billing

      In August, we wrote about upcoming investigations and possible actions by the FCC on several different areas of the consumer telecommunications experience. Several consumer groups filed comments on the first issue, truth in billing, this week, and we wanted to share some of their concerns and suggestions. More »

      4:40 PM on Fri Oct 16 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      3,851 views, 25 comments

      Most discussed YouDidWhatNow?: A couple months ago, some strange new charge for $13 showed up on our phone bill. It was allegedly more »

    • stinky

      Chicago Is Sorry They Towed 20 People So Secret Could Film A Deodorant Commercial

      Know what's more important than you not having your car towed and having to pay a $160 tow fee? Secret deodorant commercials! At least that's the message Chicago sent back in September when they put up signs about a film shoot tow zone only 3 hours before the towing was to begin. More »

      3:54 PM on Thu Oct 15 2009
      By Meg Marco
      16,093 views, 57 comments

      Most discussed jc364: Chicago has to be the worst place to try and park a vehicle. First, outrageous metered parking, and now this. more »

    • how it works

      The Consumer Financial Protection Agency And You

      Legislation to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) is making its way through Congress. Interested parties have spoken out ("It sucks!" "It's awesome!"). Now the White House wants to know what you think. More »

      6:14 PM on Fri Oct 9 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      3,985 views, 34 comments

    • bailouts

      Is The Federal Housing Administration Going To Need A Bailout?

      Earlier today a former Fannie Mae exec and the current head of the FHA gave conflicting testimonies to Congress about the health of the mortgage insurer—particularly about whether or not it's going to require a taxpayer bailout in the next couple of years. More »

      5:13 PM on Thu Oct 8 2009
      By Chris Walters
      1,805 views, 10 comments

      Most discussed Chumas: Why is it that anyone, from king to peon, has to taunt the Fates by uttering "Never." Have they no more »

    • distracted driving

      Federal Employees Banned From Texting While Driving

      An executive order issued this week bans federal employees from texting while driving when using government vehicles or phones, or while on government business. Given the safety risks of texting while driving, we think this was a good move, and hope that it extends to the general population. Take our poll and tell us what you think, inside. More »

      2:00 PM on Fri Oct 2 2009
      By Alex Chasick
      2,017 views, 64 comments

      Most discussed MercuryPDX: I text only when I'm in stop and go traffic. If the car is going faster than 10MPH. more »

    • surprise

      Congress Seeks To Move Up Credit Card Act Implementation To December 1st

      Today, Reps. Barney Frank and Carolyn Maloney are going to request that the implementation date for the rest of the Credit Card Act's rules be moved to December 1st of this year instead of February 2010, after seeing companies "jacking up their rates and doing other things to their customers in advance of the effective date" all summer, reports Mary Pilon at The Wall Street Journal. More »

      11:09 AM on Thu Sep 24 2009
      By Chris Walters
      4,421 views, 39 comments

      Most discussed Big Poppa Pimp: Thanks, Barney for shining a light on the negative effects caused by this bill. The credit card companies have simply more »

    • airplanes

      Ban On Long Tarmac Delays Close To Being Passed

      If Senator Barbara Boxer has her way, the Senate's Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act will soon require airlines to "deplane passengers after three hours and would require [the airlines] to provide basic services such as food and water while they are waiting on planes." The requirement is in the current version of the bill, and Boxer and another Democrat, Senator Amy Klobuchar, have threatened to filibuster it if the language is removed. More »

      6:45 AM on Wed Sep 23 2009
      By Chris Walters
      5,137 views, 85 comments

      Most discussed Gorphlog: I would rather just stay on the tarmac. If you deplane then you have to wait several more hours when more »

    • funerals

      Congressman Introduces Bill To Oversee Cemeteries

      Remember Burr Oak this past summer? That was the Chicago cemetery that dug up bodies and resold the graves to new customers. Well, yesterday a U.S. Representative from Illinois introduced the Bereaved Consumers Protection Act, a bill that would standardize record-keeping, make cemeteries accountable to federal officials as well as state, and protect consumers from shady business practices. More »

      7:36 PM on Tue Sep 22 2009
      By Chris Walters
      2,072 views, 58 comments

      Most discussed dukegreene: Such a strange conceit we humans have, to actively remove our flesh from eligibility to benefit the biosphere that sustains more »

    • opposite day

      FDIC May Ask Banks For Bailout

      Due to the record number of bank failures this year, the FDIC is low on funds. Instead of borrowing from the Treasury as they did in the early '90s savings and loan crisis, regulators have a new idea: asking banks for a bailout. More »

      1:20 PM on Tue Sep 22 2009
      By Laura Northrup
      4,219 views, 56 comments

      Most discussed aftercancer: God I am so sick of this. I should pay for a bailout of the FDIC because not doing so more »

    • fee parties

      Should Banks Be Forced To Ask Permission Before Overdrafting Your Account?

      Sen. Chris Dodd plans to introduce legislation that would require banks to get permission before allowing fee-generating overdrafts. Banks are on track to earn $38.5 billion in overdraft fees this year and, according to a study by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, most banks offer the "service" automatically. Common "features" of the programs include not notifying customers when an overdraft is about to occur, not offering them a chance to cancel the transaction, and processing the transactions in ways designed to increase the number of fees. More »

      4:59 PM on Mon Sep 21 2009
      By Meg Marco
      6,773 views, 140 comments

      Most discussed Shivver: Yes, if only so I don't have to listen to stupid people on here whine about overdraft fees. In an more »

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