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 ...
'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, 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, ...
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.
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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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NCUA Increases Scrutiny of Overdraft, NSF, and RDI Fees
The National Credit Union Administration has issued guidance to federal credit unions regarding the consumer harm stemming from certain overdraft ...
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California Limits Junk Fees: New Law Blocks Fines For Declined ATM Withdrawals
By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters Californians who try to withdraw money but don’t have enough in their bank accounts won’t fall ...
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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 ...