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Best credit repair companies—and what they do well

Repairing your credit can lead to getting you access to better interest rates that can ultimately save you money.

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Consumer Watchdog To Review Credit Card Rewards Program

CFPB to investigate credit card rewards programs to protect consumers and promote transparency in the financial industry.

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Court Rules Student Loan Trusts Subject To Consumer Protection Laws

Court ruling affirms CFPB oversight of student loan trusts, enhancing consumer protection in student loan industry.

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Crypto-friendly Lawmaker Seeks Chairmanship Of House Financial Services Committee

Rep. Hill of Arkansas, a known crypto-friendly lawmaker, has joined the list of Republicans looking to replace the chair of the House Financial Services Committee.

International Business Times

Biden plan saves credit card users $10 billion, but industry warns your credit score will pay a price

Credit card fees to be capped at $8 under new Biden regulation, but the financial industry is already pushing back.

The Street

New 'Junk Fee' Rule Caps Credit Card Late Fees At $8

The CFPB finalizes a credit card late fee rule expected to save customers $10 billion a year. The Chamber of Commerce threatens to sue.

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The U.S. sharply limits how much credit cards can charge you in late fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a new rule Tuesday capping late fees on credit cards, a move designed to save customers an estimated $10 billion a year. Critics promised a lawsuit.

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CFPB Slashes Credit Card Late Fees, Saving Billions

The rule is expected to save Americans over $10 billion in late fees each year, lowering the typical fee from $32 to $8.

International Business Times

New U.S. rule limiting annoying credit card penalty could save Americans $10 billion

Credit card debt in the US has surpassed $1 trillion, and a new law passed by the government is attempting to help Americans struggling to pay credit card bills out a bit.

The Street

Biden touts rule to curb credit card fees that Republicans will seek to block - Roll Call

The CFPB's rule to curb late fees on credit cards is likely to encounter a Republican move on Capitol Hill to nullify it.

Roll Call

Protect Yourself From AI Scams Targeting Older Americans

Learn how to protect yourself from AI-driven scams. Stay informed and vigilant to combat fraud effectively.

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Why a financial regulator is going after health care debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession of 2007-09, has increasingly started policing the health care system.

WEKU

CFPB Report: Credit Card Interest Costs Consumers Billion Extra

CFPB report reveals rising credit card interest rates costing consumers billion extra in interest charges, emphasizing the need for managing credit car...

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Regulatory War on Credit Card Fees Targets Compounding Investment Returns

Compound interest and the impact of compounding returns are explored in this informative article. It highlights the potential consequences of reducing late...

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Bureaucrats Are Moving To Cap Bank Overdraft Fees, Which Will Hurt the People It's Meant To Help

Many who see overdraft protection as preferable to other short-term credit options will have fewer choices as some banks decide the service isn't worth offering anymore.

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Manhattan DA Urges Payment Apps To Improve Security Features

Incidents of payment app fraud and theft are on the rise and extend beyond NYC, Manhattan DA says.

WEKU

Regulators target fees for consumers who are denied a purchase for insufficient funds

It's the latest salvo in the government's campaign against so-called "junk fees," which President Biden said last year harm "working folks" and drive up costs for consumers.

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Need Help Digging Out of Debt? What You Can Do

Beware of ‘debt relief’ services that sound too good to be true. There are other alternatives for helping you get a handle on your debt.

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Bank Overdraft Fees Could Soon Drop Significantly

Consumer watchdog agency eyes dropping some overdraft fees to as low as $3, closing a loophole that it calls a 'massive junk fee harvesting machine.'

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What is the Securities and Exchange Commission and what does it do?

The Securities and Exchange Commission plays an important role in regulating the American economy by governing financial industries.

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White House Proposes Reduction in Bank Overdraft Fees to

The White House proposes a reduction in bank overdraft fees to as low as , aiming to alleviate financial burdens on consumers living paycheck to paycheck...

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CFPB Plans to Rein in Overdraft Fees Amid Banking Industry Opposition

Discover the intensifying debate over overdraft fees in America as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposes rules to rein them in. Learn more here.

Fortune

America’s big banks are hiding behind racial equity to avoid new capital standards–but refuse to disclose the demographics of their small business lending

By wrapping their arguments against capital standards under a cloak of racial equity, the banking lobby is preserving the status quo.

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Tech Giants Reject US Consumer Watchdog's Digital Wallet Oversight

Big Tech giants give a cheeky thumbs-down to US consumer watchdog's attempts to regulate digital wallets, raising eyebrows and shaking things up in the pay...

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Missed payments, inaccurate statements, and long delays: The return of monthly federal student loan bills is going as well as everyone expected

The past few months have been marked by headache after headache for federal student loan borrowers.

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