Credit and Money Matters

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the mortgage-finance companies seized by the U.S. government, will suspend home foreclosures and evictions over the holidays.

Citing deceptive business practices, the state Utilities and Transportation Commission cancelled the operating permit for Kent-based residential moving company All My Sons, citing deceptive business practices and numerous violations of state regulations. The company is no longer authorized to move residential customers’ property within the state of Washington.

Vouchers offering free gas appeal to not only drivers, but also businesses looking for a low-cost promotional tool to lure potential customers to car dealerships, seminars, etc. But these incentives can be misleading.

JPMorgan Chase, WaMu’s new owner, today announced a new loan modification program for borrowers with JPMorgan Chase, WaMu and EMC loans. ...

We've told you many times how to check your free credit report three times a year but there's another free report you may not know about -- it tracks your negative banking history, if you have one.

Certified credit counselors from the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) are fielding questions online today on MSN Money's Ask a Credit Counselor board. ...

With the crisis in the nation's financial industry, lenders are becoming more stingy with extending credit to applicants. A higher credit score is now needed to qualify for the best interest rates. Here's what the change means to you ...

KIRO TV interviewed Consumer Protection Chief Doug Walsh for a story about debt collectors who try to collect money you don’t actually owe. ...

They called themselves “United Home Savers” and pledged to help homeowners facing foreclosure. But the Attorney General’s Office says a Florida-based business and its owners actually preyed on Washington residents.

KING TV interviewed me this week for a report about cell phone insurance. A consumer contacted the station after discovering it would cost her nearly as much to have her phone fixed as it would to simply buy a new one. ...