Obama Defies Congress With Appointment of Consumer Protection Chief
In a bold move destined to further strain his relationship with congressional Republicans, President Obama on Wednesday announced he would install Richard Cordray as director...
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Power Moves: GOP Vote to Cut $60 Billion Gives Obama His Next Big Test
At 4:39 a.m. Saturday morning, House Republicans passed a $1.2 trillion budget for the remainder of fiscal year 2011, approving $60 billion package in spending...
WATCH: One-on-One With Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner
In an exclusive interview, BLACK ENTERPRISE Editor-In-Chief Derek T. Dingle talked with the nation's chief financial officer about Obama's "win the future" agenda, foreclosure relief,...
Managing Credit: 3 Ways Overdraft Fees Will Still Haunt You
Starting Thursday, banks must ask existing customers to “opt-in†for overdraft protection instead of charging the usual exorbitant fees for giving “courtesy†of spending more...
The White House Wants Your Questions on Wall St. Reform
Whitehouse.gov is hosting a live online event on Wednesday, July 28, at 2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT on the importance of Wall Street Reform to...
What Does Financial Reform Have To Do With Me?
After more than 8 million jobs were lost and hundreds of banks closed, financial reforms have finally been put in place. But what’s in the...
Financial Reform Bill: It’s About Time
I’ve been doing some soul-searching in the hours since President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law. I’m trying...
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Consumer Protection Bill
The Senate voted Thursday to pass a Wall Street reform bill, which includes major reforms that would significantly benefit African Americans who bore the brunt...
Consumer Protection Versus Financial Misdirection
Whether its consumer protection, unemployment benefits or another measure affecting your family's livelihood or financial well-being, fight for your future. Let your voice be heard...
POLL: Financial Reform Legislation, Unemployment Benefits
Today, on the Warren Ballentine Show, Black Enterprise Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle, discussed the debate over financial reform legislation and unemployment benefits....