CFPB Slaps Bank in Major Discriminatory Lending Case
CFPB Slaps Bank in Major Discriminatory Lending Case

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
CFPB Warning: Pension Advances Could Wipe Out Retirement

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
CFPB, Obama Take Aim at Payday Lenders

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
CFPB Sues Corinthian Colleges for Alleged Predatory Lending

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
CFPB Says Bitcoin Is ‘Wild West’ of Finance World

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
CFPB Accuses For-Profit College Company of Predatory Lending

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
Check Out the CFPB’s New Online Mortgage Tool

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
CFPB to Investigate Credit Card Reward Programs

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
CFPB: Consumers Are Paying $4 Billion Less in Credit Card Fees

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
CFPB Issues Warning to Employers Who Pay Workers With Debit Cards

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.

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3 of the Biggest Money Lies People Tell

on March 6, 2024

Americans admit they are prone to telling this trio of financial fibs.

Man worried about retirement and bills
With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps in to Help

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
Inside the Biden Administration’s Plan to Stop ‘Out-of-Control’ Overdraft Fees

on January 17, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is working to eliminate predatory fees.

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6 Types of Marketing Tactics That Manipulate You Into Buying

on December 30, 2023

These subtle marketing tactics are probably influencing your shopping habits without you even realizing.

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What Actually Happens If You Don’t Buy Homeowners Insurance?

on December 22, 2023

Home insurance isn’t technically required anywhere in the U.S. But “going bare” comes with serious risks.

Skeptical or judgmental woman looking confused or doubtful
13 Things Frugal People Never Do

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
How to Protect Your Kids’ Credit

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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4 Key Financial Goals Everyone Should Have for 2024

on November 30, 2023

These money moves are a roadmap to financial success, no matter your current situation.

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27 Things You Should Never Pay For — and How To Get Them for Free

on November 20, 2023

When you know the tricks, you can save big on all kinds of useful things that others pay for.

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15 Places With the Most Gen Z Homebuyers

on November 14, 2023

These major U.S. metro areas are more favorable to young people buying homes.

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