David Dayen
David Dayen is a journalist who writes about economics and finance. He is the author of Chain of Title: How Three Ordinary Americans Uncovered Wall Street's Great Foreclosure Fraud, winner of the Studs and Ida Terkel Prize.
Hate Your Shady Landlord? Here's Something to Celebrate
Cities across America are taking steps to help low-income people get lawyers to fight eviction in court.
Billions in Student Debt Could Disappear Because of Lost Paperwork
The latest example of America's legal system being a total shitshow might actually help you out—if it doesn't screw you over first.
Wells Fargo Is Trying to Bury Another Massive Scandal
The bank became notorious last year for creating fake accounts on behalf of customers. Now it's trying to kill a class-action lawsuit over shady debit card fees.
It's About to Get a Lot Easier to Sue Your Bank for Screwing You Over
Unless Republicans in Congress decide to kill a new regulation, that is.
The Bankers Behind the Financial Crisis Actually Got Promoted
Millions lost their homes and jobs, and not only did the bankers not go to jail, most of them got new and better gigs, according to a new study.
Obama Has Always Been Cool with Taking Wall Street Cash
But accepting $400,000 for a speech right after leaving office, when his own refusal to take on Wall Street probably helped elect Trump, is still a uniquely bad look.
How a Cruel Foreclosure Drove a Couple to the Brink of Death
A married couple resorted to self-harm after being physically and psychologically terrorized by Bank of America over their house—until a judge fined the bank $46 million.
The Bernie Sanders–Endorsed Wall Street Reform That Might Actually Happen
America had a Great Depression–era rule designed to stop banks from driving the economy into the gutter—until Bill Clinton axed it. Now a key Republican official in the government has a plan to modernize it.
When Your Used Car Makes You a Target for Cops
Buying a car and actually owning it in the eyes of the law are not the same thing. Some Americans are finding that out the hard way.
Is the Trump White House Turning into QVC?
Kellyanne Conway seemed to run afoul of federal ethics law by shilling for Ivanka's clothing line on FOX News. Get used to it.
When You Find Out Your Neighbors Own Your House and They Try to Evict You
When veteran Danny Shedd bought his house, he didn't actually buy his house, but some property to the north. Then his problems started.
The Only Person Jailed for the Foreclosure Crisis Will Soon Go Free
Lorraine Brown was the only person convicted over a scheme that illegally foreclosed on millions of homes. And she's well on her way to freedom.