States settle with Cash App for $45 million over deceptive practices
Block, the company behind the peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, has resolved allegations the company misled consumers about Cash App’s
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The Fed is considering allowing predatory lenders to acquire two national banks
The Trump administration has turned many federal agencies and regulatory processes upside down. Here’s another one. The Federal Reserve is
Auto issues top list of consumer complaints for 10th year, while housing complaints jump to second place, report shows
For the 10th year in a row auto-related issues ranked as the nation’s top consumer complaint category, according the Consumer
Opt out of Bank of America’s newly required forced arbitration now, consumer groups recommend
Bank of America has recently added an arbitration clause back into its consumer contracts for its online banking agreements, 17
Consumer groups ask Congress to oppose 100%-plus APR bank loans
Congress needs to stop predatory bank loans by opposing the national bank applications of Enova and OppFi, to adopt a
Best tips for spring to spruce up your finances
Spring is here, and it’s a great time to get your home and your finances in order. Here are some tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on spring cleaning your finances:
Watch out for investment scams on Meta platforms
The photo above is a fake investment advertisement using Kevin O’Leary’s photo without his permission. Fraudulent investment schemes are rapidly
Be aware of the dangers of online loans
Online loans are easy to get, dangerously easy. If you’re shopping for an online loan, do some research, especially if
Pause before paying: Scammers prey on people with urgent, immediate, and emergency-focused language to trick them into sending money
Financial fraud is an ever-increasing problem with higher than ever risks for consumers. March 1 through 7 is National Consumer