You could save $200 per year thanks to the CFPB’s new cap on overdraft fees
As part of an ongoing effort to combat “junk fees” charged by banking institutions, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...
Cash-poor Americans paid tens of billions in junk fees to borrow money last year
Cash-poor Americans paid more than $39 billion in junk fees last year just to borrow money, according to a new report.
Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here’s how to avoid them.
US Banks & Branch Offices used resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other groups to learn about credit ...
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FTC Issues Final ‘Junk Fees Rule’ to Crackdown on Aggressive Pricing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) recently issued a final rule (the Junk Fees Rule or the Rule) banning so-called “junk fees” in ...
'Junk fees' are common in apartments. Here's what Houston renters should know after a property manager is sued
Ever heard of a valet trash fee? What about a package delivery fee? If you’ve rented an apartment in Houston in recent years, ...
FTC, Colorado Sue Greystar Over Apartment Rental ‘Junk Fees’ (2)
Greystarwas sued by the Federal Trade Commission Thursday over allegations that the nationwide manager of apartment buildings ...
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HUD settles with PHH over alleged mortgage payment fees that violated FHA rules
HUD has settled with PHH over fees the company allegedly attached to mortgage payments. The department called the settlement ...
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Consumer Man: ‘Junk fees’ transparency to take effect mid-year
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule requiring transparent pricing for hotel rooms, vacation rentals, and ...
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FTC sues largest apartment manager over junk fees
The Federal Trade Commission has sued Greystar, a global real estate company with rental properties in Atlanta and Georgia, claiming it advertises base rents to consumers without disclosing hidden ...
California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals
A new California law prohibits state-chartered banks from charging fees for withdrawals that are instantaneously declined.