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CFPB Slaps Bank in Major Discriminatory Lending Case
Krystal Steinmetz on September 25, 2015
Federal officials allege ‘redlining’ by this New Jersey bank hindered access to mortgages in majority-black and Hispanic communities.
CFPB Warning: Pension Advances Could Wipe Out Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on March 30, 2015
With its high interest and fees, a pension advance could threaten your long-term security. The CFPB highlights three pension advance traps you need to avoid.
CFPB, Obama Take Aim at Payday Lenders
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
President Obama throws his weight behind new rules proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to curb payday loan debt traps.
CFPB Sues Corinthian Colleges for Alleged Predatory Lending
Guest Blogger on September 17, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that 130,000 private student loans were initiated by Corinthian students from July 2011 to the present, with an outstanding balance of $569 million.
CFPB Says Bitcoin Is ‘Wild West’ of Finance World
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2014
The federal regulator is warning consumers about using virtual currencies like bitcoins.
CFPB Accuses For-Profit College Company of Predatory Lending
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed suit against ITT Educational Services, accusing the for-profit company of making predatory loans to its students.
Check Out the CFPB’s New Online Mortgage Tool
Guest Blogger on February 8, 2014
The CFPB has released a new online tool that allows people to sift through data on home loans made in their communities and compare it with other locations.
CFPB to Investigate Credit Card Reward Programs
Brandon Ballenger on November 20, 2013
Do you understand how your credit card rewards work, and do you think they’re fair? The federal government is studying reward programs.
CFPB: Consumers Are Paying $4 Billion Less in Credit Card Fees
Guest Blogger on October 3, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Credit CARD Act has reduced fees for late payments and overlimit purchases.
CFPB Issues Warning to Employers Who Pay Workers With Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on September 19, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tells employers that prepaid cards, which often come loaded with fees, can’t be employees’ only option for being paid.
15 States Where the Most People Carry a Credit Card Balance
Alex Miller on April 9, 2024
These are the states that stand to benefit the most from a credit card interest rate cut.
How to Conquer Financial Uncertainty and Money Dysmorphia
Kathleen Coxwell on April 9, 2024
Learn to recognize emotional distress around money — and overcome it.
3 of the Best Places to Keep Cash Besides the Bank
Chris Kissell on March 29, 2024
Worried that your bank will be the next to fail? Here are some alternative places to keep your cash.
3 of the Biggest Money Lies People Tell
Chris Kissell on March 6, 2024
Americans admit they are prone to telling this trio of financial fibs.
With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps in to Help
Noam N. Levey (KFF Health News) on March 2, 2024
Crushed under medical debt? This consumer protection group is trying to change that.
Inside the Biden Administration’s Plan to Stop ‘Out-of-Control’ Overdraft Fees
Adam Hardy on January 17, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to eliminate predatory fees.
6 Types of Marketing Tactics That Manipulate You Into Buying
Gillian Manning on December 30, 2023
These subtle marketing tactics are probably influencing your shopping habits without you even realizing.
What Actually Happens If You Don’t Buy Homeowners Insurance?
Adam Hardy on December 22, 2023
Home insurance isn’t technically required anywhere in the U.S. But “going bare” comes with serious risks.
13 Things Frugal People Never Do
Donna Freedman on December 13, 2023
Everyone approaches frugality a bit differently. However, there are some things frugal people never do.
How to Protect Your Kids’ Credit
Miranda Marquit on December 7, 2023
In nearly every maternity ward and classroom, there’s a kid whose identity is going to be stolen. Here’s how we got to this point and what we can do to protect our children.
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