Financial reform roundup: Banks "built on sand"

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The 1,300-page financial reform bill before Congress contains plenty of controversial provisions. Here's a rundown of five issues that promise heated debate between lawmakers and lobbyists. [Mother Jones] An anonymous veteran banker opens up about what he sees as a faulty financial system and the necessity of breaking up banks that are Too Big To Fail. He also discusses the need for whistleblower protection. [The Huffington Post] Michael Lewis: Good financial reform will make all banks ..read more

More Money Monday roundup: 10 immediate benefits of healthcare reform & outrageous traffic tickets

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You're sick of reading about healthcare reform, of course. But now that it's passed, check this list of ten immediate benefits for you and your family. [Crooks and Liars] Forget about getting an early look at those Wall Street analysts' reports: A US District Judge ruled Thursday in favor of complaints brought by several financial services firms against Theflyonthewall.com for publishing their investment recommendations before the firms could communicate them to their clients. [Yahoo News] Think twice ..read more

More Money Wednesday roundup: Copycat defaults & worst-hit cities

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In the wake of the credit card law passed last May, understanding all the new regulations that apply to consumers has gotten confusing. A consumer-law professor tries to untangle the legal mumbo jumbo, offering advice in parts one and two. [Bucks] Beer Market: Even St. Patrick's Day won't do much to boost lagging brew sales. Turns out Americans are more likely to celebrate the USA by buying a case on the 4th of July than ..read more

More Money Friday roundup: L.A. vs. the banks & a la carte cable

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Banks in Los Angeles now have a new incentive to make loan modifications, open branches in poorer neighborhoods and invest in the city. Those banks that rank lowest in community investment will lose access to nearly $30 billion in city savings and pension funds. [The Huffington Post] Think you might be eligible for a 2010 homebuyer tax credit? Follow this chart to find out. [The Consumerist] As Congress still battles it out over health care, costs continue ..read more

More Money Friday roundup: Earthquake insurance & bank contractions

Personal finance from around the Web:

Here's another way the rich are different from everybody else: The more money you have, the more options you have to avoid taxes. [TheStreet.com] The Chilean and Haitian earthquakes provided a powerful reminder of the devastation a tremor can cause. So why are 88% of insured homes in California not covered with an earthquake policy? Because the policies are really expensive. [Los Angeles Times] Congress has made a number of changes to available educational tax credits and ..read more

More Money Friday roundup: Refunds for Yelpers & the best tax-prep program

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Posting a nasty review on a consumer review Web site like Yelp may do more than just help you vent your frustrations. You could score refunds or discounts from a vendor eager to get back into your good graces. [Los Angeles Times] Editors at USA Today and CNET tested out TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxAct. TurboTax looks like the winner, but you can check out more in-depth reviews here and here. [USA Today, CNET] Millennials are having ..read more

More Money Friday roundup: Refunds for Yelpers & the best tax-prep program

Personal finance from around the Web:

Posting a nasty review on a consumer review Web site like Yelp may do more than just help you vent your frustrations. You could score refunds or discounts from a vendor eager to get back into your good graces. [Los Angeles Times] Editors at USA Today and CNET tested out TurboTax, H&R Block and TaxAct. TurboTax looks like the winner, but you can check out more in-depth reviews here and here. [USA Today, CNET] Millennials are having ..read more

More Money Wednesday roundup: Bankers' botched deal & free college credits

Personal finance from around the Web:

Oh, the irony! The Mortgage Bankers Association sold its DC headquarters at a $38 million loss after the property suffered a huge decline in value. [Guardian] Despite improved performance in recent months, Citigroup and Bank of America are still in the in the hot seat. S&P might downgrade the lenders' credit ratings over the next six months to two years. [Financial Times] Congress has opened an investigation into rate increases at California for-profit health insurer Anthem Blue ..read more

More Money Monday roundup: 10% tanning tax & 2009's hottest ETFs

Personal finance from around the Web on Monday:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? American Medical Association persuaded senate to add a 10 percent tanning tax in place of the 5 percent tax proposal on elective cosmetic surgery. [Washington Wire WSJ Blog] When you're hot, you're hot: Here's a list of the best-performing exchange-traded funds of 2009. [ETFdb] The real estate recovery is threatened by a "shadow inventory" of millions of foreclosed and delinquent-loan homes that aren't counted among houses ..read more

More Money Monday roundup: 10% tanning tax & 2009's hottest ETFs

Personal finance from around the Web on Monday:

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? American Medical Association persuaded senate to add a 10 percent tanning tax in place of the 5 percent tax proposal on elective cosmetic surgery. [Washington Wire WSJ Blog] When you're hot, you're hot: Here's a list of the best-performing exchange-traded funds of 2009. [ETFdb] The real estate recovery is threatened by a "shadow inventory" of millions of foreclosed and delinquent-loan homes that aren't counted among houses ..read more

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