Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
The intensifying focus in Washington has triggered a new level of interest on the legal front as lawyers explore cases to ...
How Biden’s actions will protect consumers
Democrats may have lost power in Washington in part because voters blamed them for the rising cost of goods, but when Joe ...
'Junk fees' are common in apartments. Here's what Houston renters should know after a property manager is sued
The FTC is accusing Greystar, an apartment firm with a major Houston presence, of charging renters millions in hidden fees.
Biden's CFPB Goes Down Swinging In Blitz Of Rules. But How Many Will Survive Trump?
The consumer watchdog agency is closing out President Joe Biden's term with guns blazing, issuing new rules and regulations at a furious pace. However, many of them could be reversed by the incoming ...
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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 ...
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FTC, Colorado sue corporate landlord Greystar for alleged deceptive advertising, 'junk fees'
The FTC and Colorado AG Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit against Greystar, accusing the corporate landlord of using deceptive ...
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FTC, Colorado sue rental management giant Greystar over hidden fees
Colorado and the FTC say Greystar Real Estate and Property fraudulently advertises low rent prices to potential customers, ...
Washington cities expanding home-rental protections as efforts at state level have stalled
Bellingham and Tacoma implemented relocation assistance policies this year following ballot initiatives passed by voters in November 2023.
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 ...
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 Americas 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.