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Medical Debt Vanishing From Credit Files—And Why a Court Fight Could Change the Rollout in 2025

More than one in five Americans has medical debt on their credit reports—and in January 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a landmark...

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Jeff Bezos Says All Decisions Are ‘Type 1’ or ‘Type 2’: Here’s How To Apply This to Your Finances

Here's what these decisions are and how they can apply to your finances.

GOBankingRates

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Dying: 10 Reasons We May Be at the End of BNPL

Just a few years ago, “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) apps like Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm were everywhere—promising shoppers a way to split purchases into...

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How are unions pushing back against Trump’s attacks on labor and layoffs?

Unions are battling in court to halt firings and ensure workers retain their collective bargaining rights

The Guardian - US

Elizabeth Warren Claims Consumer Watchdog Russ Vought Wants To Ax Recovered $21 Billion, Says Trump Loves 'Grifters And Scammers'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday accused the White House of trying to dismantle the nation's consumer watchdog, seizing on comments from White House budget director Russell Vought that the administration aims to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau within months.

Benzinga

White House pushes for more firings as judge blocks shutdown layoffs

That's more than twice as many terminations as the White House said it was conducting.

Axios

Apple Settlement Ends Early As CFPB Scales Back Oversight

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ended settlements with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and U.S. Bank years ahead of schedule, as per September court filings. The move aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader effort to scale back CFPB oversight of consumer finance, including dropping settlements with Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) and Bank of America…

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After the Fed's Rate Cut, PNC Could See a Mortgage Refinance Boom

With the Fed's rate cut, banks with exposure to the mortgage industry will see increased demand from loan originations and refinancing. PNC is one of them.

MarketBeat

5 Red Flags That You’re Drowning in Debt Due to ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

BNPL loans are easy, but they can lead to serious debt if you're not careful. Spot these red flags before your credit score and finances spiral out of control.

GOBankingRates

Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders Question JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Other Banks On Exorbitant Overdraft Fess: Report

Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have reportedly written to major banks, seeking clarification on the potential impact of the Trump administration’s rollback of a financial regulation.

Benzinga

3 reasons why Klarna’s valuation has fallen by nearly 70% from its peak just a few years ago

Once Europe's most valuable startup and the second-highest fintech at $45.6 billion, it's going public at a $14 billion valuation.

Fortune

Exclusive: Democratic senators press big banks after Trump kills consumer protection rule that capped overdraft fees at $5

Sen. Warren (D-Mass.) and other senators sent letters to JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and other banks about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule.

Fortune

Tesla's Unpaid Millions Push Small Businesses Into Bankruptcy

Firms face bankruptcy due to unpaid invoices, while Musk's focus on politics draws criticism. Investigations continue as Tesla's sales drop.

International Business Times UK

Trump Worth More Than $5 Billion After $100 Million In Bond Purchases While In Office

President Donald Trump has purchased more than $100 million worth of bonds since taking office in January, according to official filings with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.

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Trump Jr-Backed Gun Financing Firm Cleared As Feds End Biden-Era Probe Over Political Bias

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped a Joe Biden-era probe into Credova Financial, a gun financing firm tied to Donald Trump Jr., saying the case was improperly motivated by politics.

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What’s the Real Reason Some Banks Are Denying Retirees Service?

Some banks are pulling back services for older clients in subtle but impactful ways. These actions aren’t typically labeled as age discrimination—but they often leave...

Fortune

Inside the battle between the old guard and the upstarts for the future of the financial system

Fintech and crypto companies are teaming up in a fight for open banking rules.

The Guardian - US

Court lifts block on Trump’s mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Judge previously blocked president from laying off 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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The Free Financial Advisor

Why Some Credit Reports Are Withholding Important Data

Credit reports steer big financial decisions. Lenders, landlords, and employers use them. When a report omits important details, you can lose out or pay more. Knowing why data is missing helps you fix it fast.

Everybody Loves Your Money

8 “Debt Relief” Services That Have Been Fined for Fraud

Consumers grappling with debt often turn to so-called “debt relief” services, hoping for a way out. Unfortunately, some providers have been exposed for deceptive practices—and even fined by regulators. These stories serve as cautionary tales about aggressive promises, hidden fees, and misleading claims.

Fortune

JPMorgan Chase’s new fees for data could ‘cripple’ crypto and fintech startups, executives warn

Kraken Co-CEO Sethi calls JPMorgan fees a toll that limits what can be built.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

President Donald Trump’s administration says it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities

The Independent UK

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized ruled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

Fortune

Your medical bills will remain on your credit report after all

The ruling is likely going to make it harder for many people to get a mortgage or other loan.

The Independent UK

Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump

In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bureau’s leadership has focused almost exclusively on rolling back any punishments, fines and penalties doled out against companies during the Biden administration

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