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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Banks Jack Up ATM Fees, Blame Regulations
Get ready for big fee increases at your nearest ATM. Some of the ... read more

March 16, 2011

Personal Finance

Judge Orders Debt Collector to Stop Using Facebook
A Florida judge has ordered a debt collection company to stop usi... read more

March 14, 2011

Identity Theft and Scams

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Trimming Mortgage Deduction for the Wealthy Comes Under Fire
The Obama administration has proposed trimming a deduction for we... read more

March 11, 2011

Mortgages

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15 Cities With the Highest Credit Score Risk
In the aftermath of the Great Recession, Americans have changed h... read more

March 9, 2011

Credit Score

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Widows Sue Government, Claim Evictions Illegal
The AARP, the powerful senior citizens organization, sued the fed... read more

March 9, 2011

Mortgages

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Vending Machines Going Cashless
Forget the nickels! Cashless payments may be coming soon to a ven... read more

March 5, 2011

Credit Cards