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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Lawsuits: Big Banks Defrauded Taxpayers for $200 Billion
Some of the world’s largest banks defrauded U.S. taxpayers ... read more

September 7, 2011

Personal Finance

Senate Stalemate Keeps Consumer Protection Bureau Leaderless
The first confirmation hearing to approve the leader of the Consu... read more

September 7, 2011

Personal Finance

Despite Controversy, Robo-Signing Still Going Strong
Remember the robo-signer scandal, in which major banks were accus... read more

September 5, 2011

Mortgages

For Mortgage Servicers, a Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day
The first day of September was a rough day for companies that han... read more

September 4, 2011

Mortgages

Is Richard Cordray the New Elizabeth Warren?
Richard Cordray started impressing people in politics when he was... read more

September 1, 2011

Personal Finance

Want Free Checking? Try a Smaller Bank
If you value your free checking account, now might be the time to... read more

August 31, 2011

Personal Finance