Though Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have it out for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, actually giving the regulator the ax may be much more daunting than expected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday (Dec. 15) the launch of Consumer Credit Trends, a web-based tool to help consumers monitor developments in consumer lending and to ascertain potential future risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
The CFPB said Tuesday (Nov. 29) that it released its monthly snapshot spotlighting consumer complaints, and the highest levels of complaints focused on debt settlement and check cashing services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Consumers definitely need consumer financial protection. They are preyed upon by providers looking to make money on folks who are gullible, innumerate or just not paying attention. Fraud and deception are all too common. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday (Nov. 21) that it filed a suit against Access Funding, alleging an illegal scheme that scammed lead paint poisoning victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The nation’s top consumer advocacy watchdog, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), is intensifying its investigation into high-interest seller-financed home sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Now that the simple surprise factor has worn off and Americans and global markets have started getting their heads around the idea of President Donald J. Trump, the inevitable question coming is “now what?” Everyone understands that Trump won, of course — but the pressing question...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday (Nov. 2) that it, along with the New York Attorney General, launched a lawsuit against what it said are the leaders of a “massive debt collection scheme” based in Buffalo, New York. Get the Full Story Complete the...
A new month, a new batch of complaints to the CFPB from consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....