In "Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the Decline of the American Middle Class", Devin Fergus offers a compelling explanation for the mounting problem of wealth inequality: the explosion of fees accompanying virtually every transaction that people make.
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Housing Topic: Discrimination
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- September 18, 2019Trump admin asks Supreme Court to take up challenge to CFPB
- September 12, 2019Trump’s housing finance plan will make mortgages more expensive, groups say
- August 28, 2019Police in 400+ cities can access private video from Amazon’s Ring
- August 09, 2019FHFA decision harms limited English consumers, advocates warn
- July 31, 2019Trump’s former anti-discrimination official ‘may have abused his authority’
CA News & Special Reports
Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2019 The June 2019 edition of the INSIDER updates readers on the Currency Conversions campaign to expand economic inclusion for black women; a Facebook privacy roundtable for advocates; an elderly woman's disturbing encounter with TSA at the airport (and what you can do if you experience bad TSA customer service); and 2019 Consumer Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. (Monday, June 03, 2019)
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Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Korean).
The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint (Spanish).
Las leyes de justicia en la vivienda protegen a inquilinos y compradores contra la discriminación. Si cree que ha sido víctima de discriminación en la vivienda, tiene el derecho de presentar ante HUD una queja sobre discriminación en la vivienda. Conocer el proceso para la presentación y resolución de quejas le ayudará a considerar sus opciones y tomar acción.
Filing a Housing Discrimination Complaint (Chinese).
Fair housing laws protect renters and buyers from discrimination. If you believe you were a victim of housing discrimination, you have the right to file a housing discrimination complaint with HUD. Understanding the complaint and resolution process will help you weigh your options and take action.
Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Chinese).
The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
Know the Signs of Housing Discrimination (Vietnamese).
The denial of housing opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, nationality, familial status or disability is housing discrimination, and it’s illegal. You can recognize if you are a victim of housing discrimination—and protect your rights—if you know what actions by landlords, sellers, lenders and others are against the law.
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