The Bottom Line Blog

There are probably tens of thousands of stories, if not more, about Wells Fargo's corporate abuse and how those policies hurt the communities of the 99%. This is one of those stories, from Reverend Gloria Del Castillo. Reverend Del Castillo will be sharing her story at Wells Fargo's shareholder meeting...

At this moment, we face an incredible choice. We can fight to win back the economy we had before the financial crisis. Or, we can allow ourselves to reimagine what's possible... We are in a moment that provides the rare opportunity to usher in transformative change. After the worst economic...

After months of pressure from The New Bottom Line, civil rights groups, and state and federal officials, FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco conceded today what economists and industry experts have been saying for months – that when properly structured, principal reduction is a win-win for homeowners, investors and taxpayers.

Monique White is facing eviction from her foreclosed home after missing just two payments when she lost her job as a social worker because of budget cuts. Suddenly, Monique had to rely on a much smaller income to feed her family. After Monique took action with Occupy Homes MN, her...