Our Woman in the Senate Banking Committee

Elizabeth Warren v. the banks.

How Does a Made-Up Rate Hurt People I Don’t Understandddddd (Heidi N. Moore Explains)

If LIBOR makes your head hurt, this Marketplace report by hero and scholar Heidi N. Moore might make it hurt a little less (maybe). It’s a real-life example of a real-life town who lost real-life money because of a made-up rate!  You can read the transcript, but really you should just listen to it because it’s five minutes, there are pool sounds, and Heidi Moore’s voice will seep into your mind and make you understand all things (proven).

Bank Analyst Doesn’t Believe Customer Service is Worth It

Customer service should have a pay-off, but an analyst doesn't think so.

Banks Still Doing Evil Things

The banks are still evil

Fees Waived Because of Hurricane, But Not Because They’re Evil and Wrong

Miranda Popkey received a KIND AND GENEROUS email from her bank last night:

 

The Junk Mail Windfall

Patrick Combs received a non-negotiable junk mail check for $95,093.35, and as a joke, decided to go to an ATM machine and deposit the check into his account. The crazy thing is that it worked.

Who’s Tired of Scandals?

Wells Fargo discriminated against blacks and hispanics when it came to mortgage lending.

What Is Capitalism, By Jamie Dimon

Capitalism, defined.

Credit Union Employees Brilliant Evil Geniuses

WHY ARE THERE ZOMBIES ON THIS CREDIT UNION CONTEST AD?! A BILLFOLD INVESTIGATION.

LIBOR, explained

Billfold pal Heidi Moore's secret superpower is explaining complicated money issues to the average person.