By now, we’ve all heard about the shameful efforts by Bank of America and one-time mortgage lender Countrywide Financial. Loans were made to those who…
Author: David White
David White
David is a CPA and has spent the past decade as a financial adviser helping clients meet their fiscal objectives. With an appreciation for journalism, he has spent the past few years overseeing several financial columns as well as writing two previous finance blogs. He resides on the East Coast with his wife and two sons and has guided many through the recent recession while providing a no-nonsense approach to spending and saving.
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