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Could The GOP’s Eagerness To Derail The CFPB Backfire?

Could The GOP’s Eagerness To Derail The CFPB Backfire?
Could The GOP’s Eagerness To Derail The CFPB Backfire?
December 27, 2016  |  CFPB

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...

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CFPB Acts Against Deceptive Pawn Companies
CFPB Acts Against Deceptive Pawn Companies
December 20, 2016  |  Cybersecurity

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Monday (Dec. 19) that it took action against four Virginia pawnbrokers for what it said was deceptive practices...

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CFPB Debuts Consumer Credit Card Risk Management Tool
CFPB Debuts Consumer Credit Card Risk Management Tool
December 16, 2016  |  CFPB

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...

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When Banks Market To Colleges, Students Lose, Says CFPB
When Banks Market To Colleges, Students Lose, Says CFPB
December 15, 2016  |  Banking

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wednesday (Dec. 14) that fees and risk can be hallmarks of college-sponsored financial products. In a new report analyzing...

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Consumers Complaining About Debt Settlement, Check Cashing, Says CFPB
Consumers Complaining About Debt Settlement, Check Cashing, Says CFPB
November 30, 2016  |  CFPB

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...

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It’s Time To Reset Consumer Financial Protection
It’s Time To Reset Consumer Financial Protection
November 28, 2016  |  CFPB

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...

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CFPB Sues Company That Scammed Lead Paint Poisioning Victims
CFPB Sues Company That Scammed Lead Paint Poisioning Victims
November 22, 2016  |  CFPB

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...

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Financial Regulators Race To Get Reforms On The Books Before Inauguration Day
Financial Regulators Race To Get Reforms On The Books Before Inauguration Day
November 22, 2016  |  News

The race to Inauguration Day is on for financial regulators, who appear to be playing beat the clock trying to cement financial reforms before the...

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