Federal Reserve: Survey Provides Information on Mobile Financial Services
The use of mobile phones to access bank accounts, credit cards, or other financial accounts continued to increase among adults in the United States last year, according to a Federal Reserve Board report, Consumers and Mobile Financial Services 2015 (PDF). The report is the Board’s fourth looking at how consumers access banking services using mobile phones (“mobile…
ABA: CFPB Prepaid Rules Could Harm Underbanked Customers
In a news release, the American Bankers Association commented on the CFPB’s proposed rulemaking regarding prepaid cards: “The CFPB’s proposed rules for prepaid products include some onerous provisions that could create insurmountable compliance barriers for banks offering the cards, ABA said in a comment letter. This would be particularly harmful for “underbanked” individuals, many of…
OCC: Deputy Comptroller of Community Affairs Discusses Community Development
NEW YORK — Deputy Comptroller for Community Affairs Barry Wides today discussed how the Public Welfare Investment authority and the Community Reinvestment Act foster community and economic development, during remarks before the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, Inc. Related Links Remarks (PDF) Deputy Comptroller for Community Affairs Barry Wides
ABA: 5 Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
ABA offers consumer tips for putting tax refunds to good use WASHINGTON — Nearly eight out of 10 U.S. tax filers will receive a federal tax refund this year. As millions of Americans await reimbursement from Uncle Sam, the American Bankers Association has highlighted five tips for making the most of their tax refund. “Smart…
ABA: 10 Financial Tips for America’s Young and Beginning Farmers
ABA Celebrates National Ag Day on March 18 WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association is celebrating National Ag Day on March 18 by providing financial tips to the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers. Unlike established farmers, young and beginning farmers may need to learn the basics of creating business relationships and what goes into making…
FDIC: Practical Ideas for Paying for a Home or a Car
The latest FDIC Consumer News features tips to help people make what could be two of their biggest financial decisions — financing their home and getting an auto loan — as well as an overview of new options for using smartphones to pay at shops and restaurants. The Winter 2015 edition also includes articles on avoiding telemarketing…