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How Some Banks Are Still Charging Illegal Overdraft Fees

Overdraft fees have long been a sore spot for banking customers, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. While federal regulations have cracked down on unfair...

Saving Advice · Jul 7, 2025

Justice Kagan Rejects "Combination Theory" Claims For Separation of Powers Cases

"A meritless public non-delegation challenge plus a meritless private nondelegation challenge cannot equal a meritorious 'combination' claim."

Reason · Jul 6, 2025

Retired and Still Paying: Why Thousands of Pensioners Are Losing Social Security to Student Loans

Student loan debt is reducing Social Security payments for thousands of US retirees, raising concerns over retirement security and debt policy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025

‘How did I get approved for $30,000?’: is buy now, pay later headed for a fall?

Advocates worry debt burden is worse with installment payments as credit card debt balloons to over $1tn in US

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2025

Senate Banking would zero out CFPB funding in reconciliation - Roll Call

 Other reconciliation provisions for Banking panel would pare spending at the Fed, Treasury, HUD and at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025

‘This Should Be Illegal’: Customer Gets Approved for 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Then An Expert Exposes the Reality of Financing

Some people buy a house. Others, apparently, buy a Jeep Wrangler with a seven-year loan and enough interest to make an accountant run screaming for the hills.A TikTok clip from the descriptively named creator I'm Just A Finance Guy (@imtheautofinanceguy) shows how outrageous financing deals can get these days, especially…

Motor1 · Jun 7, 2025

Doge employees hold stock in firms set to benefit from cuts, Democrats allege

Elizabeth Warren and others urge investigation over ‘clear conflict of interest and potential criminal violation’

The Guardian - US · May 29, 2025

5 Ways To Report A Bad Business Outside Of The BBB

For years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been the go-to for consumers looking to hold companies accountable. But in today’s digital age, relying solely...

Saving Advice · May 27, 2025

Donald Trump's Plan to Dismantle CFPB Could Lead to More Ripped-Off American Products

CFPB workers claim that if Donald Trump completely dismantles the consumer watchdog, then ripped-off American products will become more rampant.

International Business Times UK · May 22, 2025

Capital One $425M Class Action Settlement: Do You Qualify?

Capital One agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings account interest rates. Here’s what you need to know.

Kiplinger · May 20, 2025