Freakonomics RadioandNPR’sPlanet Moneyboth make economics enjoyable by using it to explain real-world phenomena such as “how we got from mealy, nasty apples to apples that actually taste delicious,” the Wells Fargo fake-accounts scandal, and whether we should still be using cash. American Pu...
The welcome bonus is the top reason why people shop for new credit cards—here are 3 not to miss JD Power's new study finds people say the reason they shop for a new credit card is to get a better rewards program and collect a welcome bonus. ...
Well, this, I think, is where the Wells Fargo example is most pertinent. It’s one of the reasons why regulators and investors who are backing this change keep bringing up Wells Fargo. A wider net, looking for regulatory non-compliance would have forced the auditor to turn over more rocks...
This shift reflects changing traveler preferences and the ability of short-term rental hosts to react swiftly to these changes. “We saw more and more people looking to convert their homes to short-term rentals,” says Jamie Lane, chief economist at AirDNA. “So supply could be added...
Maybe America will be at risk of being a nation of renters, as stated by Wells Fargo CEO, Richard Kovacevich. But is that so bad if the alternative is a nation of homeowners who are at high risk of defaulting on their loans and causing everybody massive financial pain?
The thing is, there’s no “quick and easy” way to change a name, especially one you’ve been using for over 20 years. And updating that information on several accounts proved more time-consuming than I expected. Here’s what I learned from the process. Avoid so-called 'shortcuts' Be...
It’s worth checking, though: go to Settings, confirm that the correct number is being shown, and tap on “Devices and Numbers” to see all of the devices that are configured to use it. Go back, and select “Call Forwarding” to confirm your current device can receive calls. ...
Equifax tried to steer its 145.5 milliondata breach victimsinto this rigged system. Wells Fargo did the sameafter opening millions of fraudulent accounts in its customers’ names, and separatelyoperating a years-long scamin which customers were slapped with illegitimate overdraft fees. Is this the ki...
Banks pay a key role in the payments system by holding transaction accounts and facilitating settlement of obligations. Moreover, credit has become a staple commodity, like energy. Consumers use it to pace their consumption by borrowing for major purchases like education, a home, and other ...