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Meet America's New Poverty Class: Twentysomethings

By Brian O'Connell

A wide range of people in their twenties are using financial services previously tailored for low-income individuals.

02:03PM 05/18/12

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What Ferrari Sales Are Saying About the US Economy

By Brian O'Connell

Ferrari sales suggest the affluent are spending, but the broader US consumer sentiment doesn't match the luxury trend.

02:05PM 05/17/12

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Americans Just Don't Get Credit Scores: Study

By Brian O'Connell

Regardless of the trillions in consumer debt Americans hold, the average American knows little about his or her credit score.

04:52PM 05/16/12

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Older Americans Advise College Grads to Be Risk Takers

By Brian O'Connell

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the oldest Americans advise recent college grads to dial up the risk level in their decisions.

01:20PM 05/16/12

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Fed Governor: Housing Recovery Needs a Lot of Help

By Brian O'Connell

Banks and mortgage lenders must ease standards in order for a full housing recovery to take effect, according to Fed Governor Elizabeth Duke.

01:03PM 05/16/12

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CFPB Takes Aim at High Mortgage Fees

By Brian O'Connell

Provisions, among many others, include allowing consumers to pay with lower interest rates if they pay discount points.

05:20PM 05/10/12

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Homeowners Bullish on Home Prices?

By Brian O'Connell

Consumer sentiment on home prices is on an upward trend, according to Fannie Mae.

03:49PM 05/09/12

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Prepaid Cards Rise as Other Banking Products Decline

By Brian O'Connell

Pre-paid cards are one of the few banking products that are on the rise among consumers.

04:08PM 05/08/12

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MasterCard: 'Contactless' Consumers Spend More Cash

By Brian O'Connell

Swipe-free cards entice consumers to spend more, according to a study by MasterCard Advisors.

03:20PM 05/07/12

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Declining Consumer Confidence Echoes Jittery Stock Market

By Brian O'Connell

Consumers are increasingly unsure about the future of the American economy and, as a result, unwilling to open their wallets.

03:10PM 05/04/12

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