The Latest Breaking News from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Average Cardholder Could Save $220 a Year Under CFPB’s New $8 Late-Fee Rule

Missing a credit card payment has always felt like a double punch. First comes the stress of paying late, then comes a fee that can make an already tight budget feel even tighter. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to change that by cutting the typical late fee from $32…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 5

U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

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Ballotpedia · Jul 2

U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in the case of Trump v. Slaughter that the president may remove a leader of a multi-person independent agency for reasons other than those enumerated in statute. The Court upheld President Donald Trump's (R) 2025 dismissal of Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

Ballotpedia · Jul 1

Is a Hidden Credit Report Error Costing You Thousands? Here’s How to Fix It.

Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

Kiplinger · May 17

Debt collectors are enforcing collection on ‘zombie mortgages’ — here’s what to know as a homeowner

‘I did not find out until the day I was removed from my home that there was even a second mortgage out there’

The Independent UK · Mar 18

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is under threat

A new report by Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office showed that Americans have lost nearly $19 billion since Trump took office again directly due to CFPB cuts

Fortune · Feb 25

How to find a personal loan that actually works for you

‘A good loan will save you money and work within your budget,’ one expert said

The Independent UK · Jan 22

How To Turn a Paid-Off House Into Reliable Retirement Income — Without Downsizing

Want to unlock retirement income without downsizing? There are ways to do it. Learn ways to leverage home equity for cash flow and financial security.

GOBankingRates · Jan 19

How Trump's credit card pitch could save Americans billions

The proposal, an idea popular with progressives and consumer advocates, is not expected to be enacted.

Axios · Jan 12

Trump announces 10 percent credit card cap as banks push back

Strong resistance is anticipated from Wall Street and credit card companies

The Independent UK · Jan 10