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Citigroup to buy Wachovia
Citigroup to buy Wachovia banking operationsThis might be the end of the crisis - Wachovia is gone.

Wachovia goes under, bought up by Citigroup
In a deal brokered by the feds, Citigroup has agreed to acquire the majority of Wachovia, the latest bank to fail. From CNN: Citigroup will acquire the banking operations of Wachovia for $2...

Citigroup Settles SEC Charges Relating to Argentina Crisis
The SEC and Citigroup settled charges regarding Citigroup?s accounting relating to the impact of the economic and political crisis in Argentina on the company?s operations during the fourth quarter of 2001...

More Citi Bad News Expected
Citigroup is expected to announce the latest installment in its subprime and credit crisis debacle. A fourth quarter writedown in the range of $20-24 billion has been predicted. Citigroup is also expected to announce a 50% dividend cut, after assurances...

Wachovia and Lender Woes
As WSJ.com is reporting, Wachovia Swings to Loss, Plans to Raise Capital.I noticed that Wachovia was retreating from some its lending relationships. The retreat made little sense because they were good borrowers with very solid sponsors...

Citigroup Settles Allegations of Credit Card Skimming
Citigroup Inc. has reached an agreement with California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to settle allegations that the company engaged in the illegal practice of "sweeping" positive balances from Citibank customers' credit card accounts...

Truth In Lending Act
Consumer Loans and Consumer Credit Protection Act

Bankruptcy Law
A complete prime (pre-2005)

Collection Agencies and Creditors
How to deal and stop the harassment

Federal Adoption Tax Credit
Financial Incentive for Adoptive Parents

TransUnion
Class action credit practices suit offers free credit monitoring services for millions.

Wachovia Corporation WB Securities Fraud
Wachovia Corporation WB

Citigroup
Faces Gender Discrimination Class Action

Citigroup Smith Barney
Settle Gender Class Action for $33 Million

Wachovia Corporation 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud
Wachovia Corporation 401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Wachovia
Settles Telemarketing Suits for $200 Million