Christopher Maag

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Contributing writer for Credit.com, Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics.

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The Newest Mortgage Scam: Forensic Audits
Antonio Ocegueda and his wife Ines have a lot wrapped up in their... read more

September 29, 2011

Mortgages

Study: Most People Just Don’t Care About Mobile Banking
Many people in the banking industry are very excited about mobile... read more

September 28, 2011

Credit Cards

Need a Payday Loan? Why Not Try a Bank?
For years, advocacy groups have bemoaned the steep fees and high ... read more

September 27, 2011

Personal Loans

Big Bank CEO Says Consumers Need More Protection
[Update: Some offers mentioned below have expired. You can view t... read more

September 27, 2011

Personal Finance

Report: Taxpayer Owned Mortgage Company May Still Break the Law
Fannie Mae, the taxpayer-owned company that owns or insures a lar... read more

September 26, 2011

Mortgages

Paying Cash? Service Will Let You Pay Rent at 7-11
At least 17 million American adults have no bank accounts or cred... read more

September 26, 2011

Personal Finance