- Activists Touchy About Contactless Payments
July 25, 2008
The Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, and Consumer Action recently wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asserting that the privacy and security challenges of contactless payments should be tackled before consumers adopt contactless payment systems
- Fed Loan Rules Fall Short of Proper Audience
July 25, 2008
The Federal Reserve recently released new rules for home mortgage loans that are designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous lenders and prevent another credit crisis,....
- Financial Literacy Dropping Among Students
July 25, 2008
A 2008 test reveals that financial literacy among students throughout the United States is on the decline, with only 48 percent of the test's questions answered correctly. In 1997,.....
- Repossessions Flower as Economy Withers
July 25, 2008
Approximately 1.6 million vehicles may be repossessed in 2008, according to Manheim.
- New Law: Gift Cards Good for 5 Years
July 17, 2008
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed into law a series of bills mandating that stores honor gift cards and certificates for as long as five years after they are given out, and to clearly publish all terms and conditions when they are sold.
- U.S. Unveils Plan to Aid Mortgage Giants
July 17, 2008
The Bush administration has outlined a plan to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac weather investor concerns about capitalization and expects the measures to be passed by Congress and signed into law by the president by the end of next week.
- Fed: Average Amount Financed Via Auto Lenders Shows Steep Decline
July 17, 2008
The average amount financed at auto lenders in May fell to the lowest point it has reached since 2004 and 2005, according to Federal Reserve data.
- U.S. Senate to Take Up Fannie-Freddie Bill After House Approval
July 25, 2008
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson believes the Senate will pass a housing bill to prop up the housing market and give President Bush an opportunity to sign a relief plan this week.
- Interchange Measure Clears Chaotic Committee Vote
July 17, 2008
Despite continued infighting among lawmakers in both parties, the House Judiciary Committee approved interchange rate legislation July 16 by a vote of 19 to 16.
- Arbitration Works Better Than Lawsuits
July 17, 2008
Congress is considering the Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, which would void arbitration provisions in consumer contracts related to credit card agreements, cell phones, and health insurance policies.
- Senate's Housing Bill Faces Hurdles
July 17, 2008
The Senate passed a housing bill on July 11 that would establish a new regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and allow the FHA to insure mortgages for more than the homes are worth once lenders write down a portion of the loan balance, but it remains to be seen whether the bill will be implemented quickly.
- Gathering Looks at How Some Struggle With High-Interest Debts
July 17, 2008
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) organized a July 14 meeting at the Urban League of Rhode Island to see firsthand how some of his constituents are dealing with the credit crisis
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AFSA Statement Regarding H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (PDF)
July 23, 2008
Online Financial Literacy Course Enrollment Soars to Record Level (PDF)
July 21, 2008
Non-Mortgage Credit Applications Should Remain Race, Gender Neutral, AFSA Testifies (PDF)
July 17, 2008 - AFSATestimonyFairLendingDataCollectionJuly2008.pdf
Statement on Credit Card Fair Fee Act (PDF)
July 16, 2008
Statement on Federal Reserve's New HOEPA Rule (PDF)
July 14, 2008
AFSA and CFA Invite Obama, McCain to Discuss Financial Services Issues (PDF)
June 25, 2008 - Letters to Presidential Candidates June 20081.pdf
Making the most of your Associate Membership
Webinar detailing how your organization can maximize the benefits of AFSA Associate Membership Presented by Marguerite Watanabe, AFSA Associate Board Chair, Connections Insights and Sheilah Harrison, AFSA Vice President, Membership Services.
Committee Brochure (PDF)
This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of AFSA’s 12 CIPs, answers frequently asked questions about participating in a committee and includes an application to join a committee.
Understanding Vehicle Financing
This brochure, prepared in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), provides information to help consumers learn about dealership finances. A Spanish version of the brochure is also available
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