Financial Regulation » 7 hidden gems of financial reformHidden treasures of financial regulation1 of 9The new financial reform law, known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and recently signed into law by President Barack Obama, isn't exactly a page-turner. But hidden within its thousands of clauses are seven measures that could benefit consumers long after debate over the bill is a distant memory.From financial literacy initiatives to help for distressed homeowners, these hidden gems address a broad range of consumer issues. While they probably won't have the impact of the more-trumpeted aspects of the law like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, they may just help a few consumers stay afloat during the next big economic downturn.« Back to Financial Regulation. Related Articles:Financial reform dissectedBank reform: win or lose?Financial regulation and youConsumer agency createdRelated Links:Obama signs reform billFinance reform: insuranceMortgage changes comingFinReg: free credit scores advertisement
Financial Regulation » 7 hidden gems of financial reform
The new financial reform law, known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and recently signed into law by President Barack Obama, isn't exactly a page-turner. But hidden within its thousands of clauses are seven measures that could benefit consumers long after debate over the bill is a distant memory.
From financial literacy initiatives to help for distressed homeowners, these hidden gems address a broad range of consumer issues. While they probably won't have the impact of the more-trumpeted aspects of the law like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, they may just help a few consumers stay afloat during the next big economic downturn.
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