Medical Debt, Overdraft Fee Rules Could Be Delayed by Trump Order
President Donald Trump's day-one executive order freezing regulations could affect several rules on consumer finances that ...
Biden's CFPB Goes Down Swinging In Blitz Of Rules. But How Many Will Survive Trump?
The consumer watchdog agency is closing out President Joe Biden's term with guns blazing, issuing new rules and regulations at a furious pace. However, many of them could be reversed by the incoming ...
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Synchrony takes hit from investors after charge-offs rise
Synchrony Financial's fourth-quarter earnings results missed analysts' forecasts and investors pummeled the stock due to a ...
How to keep high credit card rates and fees from bogging you down
However, some credit cards allow consumers to make over-the-limit purchases, which may sound great if you’re at your credit ...
Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here’s how to avoid them.
Even with higher interest rates and credit card fees, these strategies can help consumers get better rates, avoid being shocked by fees, and help get them out of debt.
Will Trump kill the CFPB? The bureau’s future is unclear under the new administration
The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.
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Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here’s how to avoid them.
In 2022, credit card companies charged $14.5 billion in late fees, a fee affecting nearly 1 in 5 adults. In March 2024, the CFPB issued a rule to cap late fees at $8. This rule aimed to close a ...
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CFPB Targets Contractual Provisions That Limit Consumer Rights
On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to prohibit provisions in agreements for consumer ...