Our special guest is Brian Johnson, Managing Director of Patomak Global Partners and former CFPB Deputy Director.  In November 2023, the CFPB issued a proposed rule to supervise nonbank companies that qualify as larger participants in a market for “general-use ...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups are challenging the rule to lower credit card fees. 05/06/2024 2:30 P.M. 2.5 minute read A ruling in a case that could overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule on credit ...

Listen to this article WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited stubbornly high inflation and interest rates, as well as fears that unemployment could rise. The University of ...

A private student loan provider being sued for its debt collection practices says it already has ended its use of controversial court orders allowing it to garnish debtors' wages and bank accounts without any notice to them. Iowa Student Loan ...

©Shutterstock.comConsumers credit card balances are rising, which may be due in part to higher bills, according to a study by Experian.Turning to your credit cards to cover expenses isn’t necessarily a bad thing unless you carry a balance from month ...

After leaving her role as President of government agency Ginnie Mae last week, Alanna McCargo will be using her housing experience at a nearly 100-year-old privately owned cooperative with a public policy mission.McCargo will succeed Teresa Bryce Bazemore as president ...

All funds will go towards supporting year-round athletic and health-based programs, leadership and advocacy training, and inclusive school programs for people with intellectual disabilities across the state. (Photo: Business Wire)Annual "jumpstart" campaign spurs more than 2,100 Minnesotans to take the ...

e all know how convenient it is to swipe our credit cards for everyday purchases. In fact, as of 2022, 82% of U.S. adults had a credit card, making it the most common consumer lending product. In addition, according to ...

oatawa / iStock/Getty ImagesIn spite of record-high credit card debt of more than $1 trillion, many Americans are taking steps to reduce their debt. A recent GOBankingRates study showed that consumer debt decreased in 32 states plus the District of Columbia ...