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Judges and lawmakers have now reversed many of former President Joe Biden's attempts to restrict companies from practices his administration said hurt consumers.
A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, leaving millions of Americans vulnerable to financial ruin.
Unpaid medical bills are back on the table, which could mean lower credit scores for millions. A federal judge in Texas has ...
CFPB ordered Navy Federal in November 2024 to pay $80 million to service members unfairly charged overdraft fees. CFPB ...
Whether directly or through a loved one, most Americans have dealt with financial fraud and scams. In fact, $12.5 billion in fraud losses were reported in 2024 alone, representing a 25 percent ...
A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have ...
Sen. Gallego and 29 Senators seek explanation from CFPB on its reversal to include medical debt in credit reports.
Finance companies can continue to make lending decisions based on information about medical bills contained in consumer credit reports, a judge rules.
Congress overturned a rule that would have capped overdraft fees at some banks and credit unions. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains what that means for your money and how to avoid those ...
CFPB research has indicated that medical debt on credit reports is “a poor predictor” of whether a person will repay a loan, ...
Supreme Court rulings and provisions in the recently passed budget bill are bolstering the legality of the administration's ...