The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it will shift to a limited oversight role rather than dismantling the agency outright, reversing earlier plans under Acting Director Russell Vought that signaled a complete shutdown. This move comes amid significant operational ...

Congress is currently considering legislation that could weaken key consumer protections and make payday loan apps more predatory. Nearly 200 consumer, labor, and civil rights organizations have warned that such proposals would allow payday loan apps to bypass federal rules ...

There is a strong possibility that President Donald Trump will announce a new Federal Reserve chair before Christmas, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent has led the search for a successor to current Fed Chair Jerome Powell, whose ...

U.S. retail sales rose by 0.2% in September 2025, falling short of the 0.4% growth economists had forecast and following a 0.6% increase in August. This slowdown reflects a period of more cautious consumer spending after strong gains during the ...

VANCOUVER — The ninth annual Columbia Credit Union McKibbin Legacy Classic — a charity golf tournament organized by Columbia Credit Union and presented by Vesta Hospitality paying tribute to the late John McKibbin — took place Aug. 21 and raised ...

This week on Nation's Restaurant News, the top story was “Freddy’s franchisee files Chapter 11 bankruptcy.” M&M Custard, a prolific Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers franchisee, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of ...

US banks reported a significant 13.5% jump in profits for the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This increase brought total net income for the sector to $79.3 billion.​ Key Drivers of Profit Increase ...

Anchor House Family Assistance Center and Pantry received a $2,500 grant from Centra Credit Union to support its ongoing community efforts.​ Grant Details Centra Credit Union awarded the grant as part of its annual Team Member Nominated Donations, which recognizes ...

Senator Jim Justice of West Virginia has agreed to pay over $5 million to the Internal Revenue Service to settle back taxes stemming from the 2009 tax year, following a lawsuit filed by the IRS and the Justice Department on ...