consumer finances

CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms

CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
CFPB Warns Consumers of Rising Number of Credit Reporting Firms
January 30, 2025  |  CFPB

The CFPB has published its annual list of companies that collect and sell consumer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025  |  Payment Methods

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Discover’s Card Charge-Offs Improve and Delinquencies Show Stability
Discover’s Card Charge-Offs Improve and Delinquencies Show Stability
January 23, 2025  |  Earnings

Discover Financial Services posted earnings results on Thursday morning (Jan. 23) that indicated improving credit quality metrics tied to its credit cards, as well as...

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American Honda Finance to Settle CFPB Allegations of ‘Sloppy’ Credit Reporting
American Honda Finance to Settle CFPB Allegations of ‘Sloppy’ Credit Reporting
January 17, 2025  |  Regulation

American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) reached an agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to settle the regulator’s allegations that the company reported inaccurate information...

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Equifax to Settle CFPB Allegations of Inaccurate Credit Reports
Equifax to Settle CFPB Allegations of Inaccurate Credit Reports
January 17, 2025  |  Regulation

Equifax has agreed to a settlement and consent order that will resolve Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) allegations that the consumer reporting agency failed to...

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CFPB: Credit Reporting Companies Must Disclose Source of Consumer Data
CFPB: Credit Reporting Companies Must Disclose Source of Consumer Data
January 16, 2025  |  Regulation

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed an amicus brief Thursday (Jan. 16), saying it aims to ensure that credit reporting companies are held accountable for “junk...

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CFPB Data Confirms BNPL’s Positive Impact on Credit-Constrained Consumers
CFPB Data Confirms BNPL’s Positive Impact on Credit-Constrained Consumers
January 14, 2025  |  BNPL

The appeal of stretching out one’s cash flow — making payments over time rather than all at once, and pressuring bank accounts or boosting interest-bearing...

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CFPB Calls for Further Research Into BNPL’s Impact on Financial Health
CFPB Calls for Further Research Into BNPL’s Impact on Financial Health
January 13, 2025  |  BNPL

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said there is a need for more research into buy now, pay later (BNPL) after finding that BNPL borrowers held...

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57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
January 13, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Rising inflation and stagnant incomes are forcing many Americans to reconsider their financial stability, prompting a surge in demand for personal finance advice. Economic headwinds...

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