Protect our financial watchdog!
After the 2008 bank-fueled economic crash, consumers helped establish an independent financial watchdog to protect their ...
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Crippling the CFPB Could Hurt Consumers and Loosen Regulations for Financial Giants
Alternative options if you're the victim of unfair and abusive practices as the consumer watchdog 'winds down.' ...
Whistleblower testifies in court that plan to abolish CFPB is still on, countering administration’s narrative
An employee tasked with implementing the firings of hundreds of staffers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...
CFPB employees say mass firing plans remain in place
Two employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) testified Tuesday that top officials’ plans to fire hundreds of workers remain intact, as a federal judge weighs whether to ...
What Credit Card Protections Could We Lose if the CFPB Closes?
Remember when the CFPB announced last year it would cap credit card late fees at $8? A typical late fee hovers around $32, so ...
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Managing Fraud Risk in Consumer Wires
As anticipated, 2025 is already shaping up to be a busy year in consumer financial services, with a federal district court expanding the ...
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States look at shoring up consumer protections as Trump hobbles federal watchdog
Weeks into Trump’s second term, his administration has shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's work, prompting a ...
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Is an Identity Theft Protection Subscription Worth It? Here's What You Need to Know
Consider signing up for identity theft protection if you've been the victim of a scam or identity theft. Aura is CNET's pick ...
Who Is the Anonymous Data Expert Telling Elon Which Cuts to Make?
Conservatives have used DataRepublican to spread misinformation about federal agencies. She’s been working at a tech firm ...
R.I.P. CFPB? What’s at stake if the watchdog agency goes dark
Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the midst of a complete overhaul that could cripple its ability to act as the ...