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Credit Card Issuers Raise Rates Ahead of Late Fee Cap
Credit Card Issuers Raise Rates Ahead of Late Fee Cap
October 07, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit card issuers reportedly have been raising interest rates on the cards and adding new fees to make up for revenue they may lose from...

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CFPB Sues Horizon Card Services, Alleging ‘Baiting and Gouging’ Consumers
CFPB Sues Horizon Card Services, Alleging ‘Baiting and Gouging’ Consumers
September 13, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Horizon Card Services and its CEO Robert Kane Friday (Sept. 13). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
FTC Junk Fee Crackdown Leaves Restaurants Feeling Queasy
August 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The Biden administration’s anti-junk-fee campaign is targeting the restaurant sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
Regulators Have Been Sounding the Drip Pricing Alarm for Years
July 31, 2024  |  Regulation

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s new lawsuit against StubHub is just the latest occasion to call attention to practices that regulators have been contesting...

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StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit
StubHub Accused of ‘Convoluted Junk Fee Scheme’ in DC Lawsuit
July 31, 2024  |  Legal

A lawsuit accuses StubHub of tricking its customers into paying inflated prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
CFPB Finds Junk Fees on the Menu of School Lunch Programs
July 25, 2024  |  CFPB

Junk fees are taking a toll on lower-income parents trying to pay for school lunches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $324 Million in Refunds in 2023
FTC Lawsuits Resulted in $324 Million in Refunds in 2023
June 21, 2024  |  Disbursements

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuits resulted in over $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Are Fireworks Ahead as CFPB Director Testifies on Capitol Hill?
Are Fireworks Ahead as CFPB Director Testifies on Capitol Hill?
June 10, 2024  |  CFPB

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra is set to testify on Capitol Hill this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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CFPB to Examine Mortgage Closing Costs, Rising Junk Fees
CFPB to Examine Mortgage Closing Costs, Rising Junk Fees
May 30, 2024  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is investigating junk fees that increase the closing costs on mortgages. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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