CFPB finalizes rule to make it easier for consumers to switch banks
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule Tuesday that protects personal financial information and will allow consumers to switch banks […]
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Cash app loans have high fees, trap consumers in a cycle of debt, and leave many consumers worse off, report says
Have you used a cash advance app? The fast-growing market for loans from cash advance apps is harming consumers, a
Don’t interact with your bank on social media
In its newsletter for October 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cautioned people about interacting with their financial institution on
Review your rights when you hear from a medical debt collector
A call from a debt collector about a bill from a healthcare provider can be stressful. The debt collection might
AAA joins the companies providing low-quality customer service
On Saturday, I got in my car hoping to rush to Ace Hardware to buy a new garden hose. I
8 tips for beginning investors
By Edrain Blasquino, Guest Author Writer and Educator Nearly half of U.S. adults aren’t invested in the stock market, often
It’s crucial to understand the new rules for paying realtors when you buy or sell a home
Most consumers are confused about the new rules related to compensation for realtors in the home buying transaction and the
Federal court rules Google is an illegal monopoly
Monopoly power hurts consumers in so many ways every day. It’s good news that states and the federal government are bringing more antitrust actions. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that Google unlawfully leverages its dominance in the online search and related text advertising markets through exclusionary contracts, harming consumers and advertisers.
Solar energy financing lenders use predatory methods in all states, report shows
And, again, history repeats itself. The nation’s leading residential solar energy financing lenders are using predatory methods including undisclosed profit arrangements with their preferred installers and expensive financing with hidden fees as a standard practice to target consumers for financial exploitation, according to a new report.