Health coverage you can count on [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/02/health_coverage_you_can_count.html]
One of the greatest threats to your family’s well-being and financial stability during rough economic times is not having health insurance. ... 
Dodd Moving Forward on Financial Reform [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/02/dodd_moving_forward_on_financi.html]
Great that Dodd is moving forward on reform that will actually benefit consumers. Now we need him to stay strong and create an agency that isn't in the pocket of the Big Banks. ...
Simple ideas turn out to be pretty complicated after all [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/02/simple_ideas_turn_out_to_be_pr_1.html]
Would a few simple changes to the way health insurance works fix our health care system? Consumer Reports is looking at the ideas now circulating. See what our investigations come up with....
Liz Warren on the Daily Show [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/liz_warren_on_the_daily_show.html]
If you have never written your Senator Now is the Time! This is the issue that will affect you everyday. ...
Watch Out! Here’s what’s not covered by the CARD Act [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/watch_out_heres_whats_not_cove_2.html]
Although this law is a great step in the right direction, there are some practices that consumer will have to continue watching out for after the February 22nd effective date. ...
Watch Out! Here’s what’s not covered by the CARD Act [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/watch_out_heres_whats_not_cove_1.html]
Although this law is a great step in the right direction, there are some practices that consumer will have to continue watching out for after the February 22nd effective date. ...
Clearing up some misconceptions about the Credit CARD Act [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/clearing_up_some_misconception_1.html]
Trying to summarize the 1100 page Credit Card Rule is tough. Here are some clarifications....
Senate Is Thinking About Bailing On Consumer Protection [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/senate_is_thinking_about_baili.html]
Will leaving consumers hanging be how Dodd goes out?...
Senate Is Thinking About Bailing On Consumer Protection [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/senate_is_thinking_about_baili_1.html]
Will leaving consumers hanging be how Dodd goes out?...
Liz Warren To Speak At CU Summit! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/liz_warren_to_speak_at_cu_summ.html]
DefendYourDollars.org is so excited about our speaker line-up for our 3rd Activist Summit. You should be too......
Insurance co's funded Chamber attack ads on reform [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/insurance_cos_funded_chamber_a.html]
Six of nation's largest insurers pumped millions into ads against reform, National Journal reports...
Afraid of health care legislation? [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/afraid_of_health_care_legislat.html]
If so, relax. You’re probably all worked up about four of the myths polluting this debate....
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/federal_reserve_board_issues_new_credit_card_regulations.html]
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations...
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/federal_reserve_board_issues_n_2.html]
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations...
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/federal_reserve_board_issues_n_1.html]
Federal Reserve Board Issues New Credit Card Regulations...
How do consumers fare? [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/how_do_consumers_fare.html]
In 2009, Consumers Union identified the criteria that we would use to analyze the promised health care proposals. We are now down to a single Senate bill and a single House bill. How do consumers fare?...
Watch out for rebate card fees [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/would_you_like_fees_with_your.html]
More and more retailers are issuing rebates on prepaid cards which can come loaded with hidden fees and other gotchas....
Top priority: Making sure insurance is affordable [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/the_insurance_must_be_affordab_1.html]
Health insurance must be affordable for American families if we are all to buy it. So how do we get there?...
What would the best bill look like? [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/what_would_the_best_bill_look.html]
Making sure health insurance policies are actually affordable for those who must buy them is our top priority in the coming weeks, and should be Congress' top priority as well....
Getting the best possible health insurance marketplace [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/getting_the_best_possible_heal.html]
In the absence of a public plan option, a robust national insurance exchange is the best way to force companies to compete on price and quality....
Are You Mad Enough To Not Take It Anymore? [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/are_you_made_enough_to_not_tak.html]
The Move Your Money initiative points out the drastic need for a Consumer Financial Protection Agency...
Paper statement fees?! Credit card issuers’ latest trick [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/paper_statement_fees_credit_ca.html]
From Guest Blogger: Suzanne Martindale As consumers brace for the additional protections of the CreditCARD Act to go into effect on February 22, credit card issuers are finding more and more inventive ways to squeeze extra money out of their...
It’s not sexy, but the new ‘insurance exchange’ could be the key to good health reform [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/its_not_sexy_but_the_new_insur.html]
You probably haven’t heard much about the proposed ‘insurance exchange’ in the health reform bills. It doesn’t make sexy fodder for political talk shows. But it very well could be one of the most important things Congress does to get...
CU President's Letter to House Leadership [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/cu_presidents_letter_to_house.html]
On January 6th, 2010, President Jim Guest asked Congressional leaders to make sure the final health reform bill is affordable for American families who will be required to purchase health coverage....
House leaders push for changes in final health bill [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/house_leaders_push_for_changes.html]
Want more affordability, insurance industry accountability in reform bill that goes to President...
Dangers Of Debt Contest [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2010/01/dangers_of_debt_contest.html]
DefendYourDollars.org wants you to show us what the Dangers of Debt mean to you. Winner receives $1,000 and a years subscription to Consumer Reports Online! ...
Fighting for the best possible final health reform bill [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/fighting_for_the_best_possible.html]
The next few weeks we’ll see furious work in Washington on a final health reform bill, as both House and Senate leaders attempt to merge their respective bills into one measure that gives all Americans access to affordable, reliable health...
January negotiations between House, Senate on final bill [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/january_sees_negotiations_betw.html]
Senate expected to have upper hand in negotiations on health reform
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Anti-reform lobby takes fight to the states [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2010/01/antireform_lobby_takes_fight_t.html]
Insurance co's, hospitals lobbying states not to implement federal health care reforms...
You're Alright Goolsbee- Austan Goolsbee To Attend CU Summit! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/youre_alright_goolsbee_austan.html]
The DefendYourDollars.org Team is stoked to announce that this financial reform rock star will be attending our Summit in February. ...
New Gift Card Protections May Be Coming Your Way [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/new_gift_card_protections_may.html]
Today, we told the Fed what we want for the holidays, and for every other time we give and receive a gift card: ...
Consumers Protest Makes National News [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/consumers_protest_makes_nation.html]
Consumers who shared their story about not using their credit cards is featured on ABC Nightly News...
House Passes CFPA!!! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/house_passes_cfpa.html]
Today the House passed a bill which included a provision to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency....
Tips Of What To Look Out Next From Credit Cards [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/tips_of_what_to_look_out_next.html]
Read about the ways credit card companies can still rip you off. Hint: There is more than one.
Also, in order to really reign in the lending industry we need a game changer in reform. ...
Getting Serious About Loan Modification Scams [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/getting_serious_about_loan_mod.html]
Fed up with rampant loan modification scams, a new national campaign has been started by key pro-consumer organizations to lead the fight against the scammers. ...
No insurance and too young to qualify for Medicare? How health reform would fill the gap [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/12/no_insurance_and_too_young_for.html]
As Consumer Reports senior editor Nancy Metcalf points out, losing your health coverage in middle-age can be a real disaster because most people in "mid-life" have some kind of pre-existing condition that makes insurance companies shun them. Or if they...
It's Not Such A Wonderful Life [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/its_not_such_a_wonderful_life.html]
Great new video reminds us that while Wall Street is starting to bounce back, Main Street is continuing to struggle. Plus a reason why to rethink the vanity license plate....
More transparency needed in insurance marketplace [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/12/more_transparency_needed_in_in.html]
Standardized benefits and costs will help consumers make best insurance choices
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Coalition supports comparative effectiveness research in Senate bill [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/12/coalition_supports_comparative.html]
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Back to Basics: Using Your Debit Card [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/12/back_to_basics_using_your_debi.html]
When you use a debit card to make a purchase, the cashier will often ask, “Debit” or “Credit?” What does this mean?...
Senate health bill wouldn't increase premium costs [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/12/senate_health_bill_wouldnt_inc.html]
Indepedent CBO analysts say measure would leave premiums unchanged or slightly lower for vast majority of Americans...
The Power of Putting Your Card In Your Pocket [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/post_5.html]
No charging 'til they change their ways! ...
The Card Game: An Expose on Credit Cards [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/the_card_game_an_expose_on_cre.html]
Watch Frontline Tomorrow night. Tuesday November 24th at 9 pm. CU activist has a "cameo". ...
Tell the Fed Stop New Credit Card Ripoffs! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/tell_the_fed_stop_new_credit_c.html]
We outline the newest ripoffs and what the Fed should do about it. ...
Credit Card Freeze Bill ... Frozen! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/credit_card_freeze_bill_frozen.html]
Republican blocked a bill that would move up the effective date of the CARD Act...
Senate will vote to begin debate; expect to hear a lot about the public option [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/11/post_39.html]
This weekend the Senate will vote to begin debate on its health reform bill -- needing 60 votes just to begin talking about the issue on the floor and allowing amendments. ...
Lifting the Veil on Loan Modifications [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/lifting_the_veil_on_loan_modif.html]
By CU Senior Attorney, Norma Garcia
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More lawyers in trouble for foreclosure activities [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/more_lawyers_in_trouble_for_fo.html]
By Norma Garcia, Senior Attorney ...
Drug makers rise prices in face of health care reform [http://www.prescriptionforchange.org/2009/11/drug_makers_rise_prices_in_fac.html]
Industry promised to cut drug costs after reform, but now it's hiking prices at a record clip
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OPT-IN VICTORY !!! [http://www.defendyourdollars.org/2009/11/victory.html]
Fed Releases New Rules On Debit Card Overdrafts Includes Opt-In.
Great news for consumers....
