The head of a federal agency for consumers has packed up his office. But will Trump fire him?
The director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, has been waiting for a phone call, letter, email, ...
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Mufarrige to lead FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection
Christopher Mufarrige is named acting director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection; TD Bank promotes Andrew Stewart, ...
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What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is a government agency that oversees the consumer finance industry, ...
FTC's 'click to cancel' just kicked in, but unsubscribing may not get easier just yet - here's why
The ruling, which went into effect this week, requires businesses to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up for ...
Will Trump kill the CFPB? The bureau’s future is unclear under the new administration
The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.
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CFPB Targets Contractual Provisions That Limit Consumer Rights
On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to prohibit provisions in agreements for consumer ...
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CFPB’s Proposed Rule Aims to Prohibit the Use of Certain Contractual Provisions in Consumer Financial Products or Services Agreements
Background, Purpose, and Structure of the Proposed Rule - On January 13, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published ...
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With Biden-era consumer protections in jeopardy, Colorado Democrats look to crack down on rental housing fees
The effort got a boost last week from a top Federal Trade Commission official, who sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis urging the state to target so-called “junk fees.” ...
Landlord overcharged renters hundreds of millions in junk fees for years, alleges FTC lawsuit
The FTC and the State of Colorado recently sued a prominent property management company, alleging hidden fees added on top of ...
US consumer bureau fines Equifax $15 million over handling of consumer disputes
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Friday it had fined credit reporting bureau Equifax $15 million ...
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FTC sues Evoke Wellness, claiming it misled consumers seeking substance abuse treatment
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Evoke Wellness, LLC, Evoke Health Care Management, and their ...
Cash advance apps: Financial relief, or "loan shark in your pocket"?
"By offering predatory credit with just a few taps on your cell phone, cash advance apps are a loan shark in your pocket ..