Department of Consumer Affairs

City Cracks Down On Overpriced Manicures...For Men

Posted 05.23.2012

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In post-metrosexual America, plenty of dudes (see: Charles Barkley) are getting manicures, pedicures and waxes. And for years in New York, salons ...

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Albany Considering Handing Check Cashers Blank Check for Predatory Lending

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 09.17.2011

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Jonathan B. Mintz

A very dangerous bill has made alarming progress in Albany the last few legislative sessions and I fear more of the same in the next session.

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BP and the Food Truck Guy

Mark Green | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Green

Should government destroy New York's Bistro Food truck guy because of three parking tickets, but not revoke the charter of BP for being a corporate recidivist?

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Let Cities Put Funds Where They Want

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan B. Mintz

It is time to end the anticompetitive restrictions limiting local governments from depositing their funds in institutions that provide the greatest benefits to their residents.

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And So It Begins: Text Messages Push The Limits Of New Overdraft Regulations

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan B. Mintz

With the ink barely dry on overdraft reform that still has a few months before it goes into effect, we're already seeing the first wave of industry tactics to undermine these protections.

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The Top 10 Financial Products and Services that Must Be Regulated in 2010

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan B. Mintz

It's time to reset the debate and get specific about what the CFPA might actually do. Here is my "Top 10 Must-Regulate" list -- the top products and services the CFPA should take on to protect consumers.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency: It Can Be Done, But Let's Do It Right

Jonathan B. Mintz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan B. Mintz

Few realize that America is at a critical moment in the history of consumer protection. Last week Barney Frank led the House to pass landmark legislation that focused on protecting consumers.

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