Housing Information :: How the finance bill affects consumers

Keep the Information Flowing

Small contributions go a long way. Your donation to Consumer Action, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, can help us cover the cost of research, writing, and translation of our materials. To keep our services free for those who need them. Select an amount to give.

Released: May 22, 2010

How the finance bill affects consumers

Source: Ron Lieber, New York Times (Free Registration)

For consumers trying to figure out what the financial overhaul bill means for them, the legislation the Senate passed Thursday offers some tantalizing possibilities.

Merchants might offer more discounts to people who pay cash. You could get a free credit score every time a lender or landlord penalizes you with a high interest rate or rejects your application because your score is not up to snuff.

Read Full Article: How the finance bill affects consumers