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The Latest Breaking News from The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

New Credit Card Fee Rules: 6 Fine‑Print Details That Could Cost You If You Ignore Them

Credit card late fees are back in the spotlight, and the fine print could matter more than ever. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has signaled that it may revisit credit card late fee regulations, creating new questions about what cardholders might pay when payments arrive late.

The Free Financial Advisor

Here’s why you should take out a personal loan to consolidate debt

With credit card interest rates averaging more than 20 percent - and 40 percent of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck - many need solutions

The Independent UK

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…

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Trump names former CFPB official Brian Johnson to be agency's next permanent director

President Donald Trump is naming Brian Johnson as his choice for the next director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

AAP

Consumer protection agency deletes thousands of pages as Trump administration seeks to dismantle it

Deletion of the bureau’s website content is just the most recent part of a larger plan to ‘undermine an agency that’s helped people’

The Guardian - US

Half of America Is Using Buy Now, Pay Later — Economists Warn a Debt Shock Could Be Next

The rise of buy now, pay later services in the US as consumer debt hits record levels. Discover why financially strained households increasingly rely on these instalment plans and the potential risks involved.

International Business Times UK

Buy now, pay later is the new financial lifeline for lower-income Americans, as consumer loans pile up to $19 trillion

A look at who uses installment plans for shopping—and why—says a lot about the risks of buy now, pay later.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump announces 10 percent credit card cap as banks push back

Strong resistance is anticipated from Wall Street and credit card companies

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What Would Happen if Americans Stopped Using Credit Cards? ChatGPT Reveals 5 Major Economic Shifts

According to the chatbot, ending credit card use would slash consumer spending, hurt banks, kill rewards, weaken credit scores, and boost BNPL adoption.

International Business Times UK

The $21 Billion Watchdog America Is About to Lose: CFPB to Run Out of Money in January

America's consumer protection agency faces a funding freeze engineered by its own acting director. With $711.6M remaining, the countdown to a potential January shutdown is underway.

The Independent UK

Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said

The Independent UK

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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6 Credit Card Late Fee Changes Older Borrowers Need to Know

Credit card late fees have been under intense scrutiny, especially after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) attempted to cap them at $8. The rule,...

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6 Ways Trump’s Closing This Major Consumer Advocacy Agency Could Impact Your Finances

Trump shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could have a potentially significant effect on the finances of average Americans.

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Slams Trump For Making Financial Cop CPFB Recite 'Humility Pledge': The President Is 'Wall Street First'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed President Donald Trump and Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russ Vought, for undermining the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in favor of big financial institutions on Wall Street that it supervises.

The Independent UK

What are adjustable-rate mortgages - and how do you know if one is right for you?

Adjustable-rate mortgages may be attractive to buyers because they tend to offer lower interest rates than 30-year fixed-rate mortgages - at first

The Independent UK

Want to build your credit score in 2026? Experts offer quick tips on how to do it

You can request your credit report for free online

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Blasts Trump For Trying To 'Kill' CFPB As Court Undermines Funding: 'Absurd And Plainly Illegal'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed the Trump administration after a court ruling declared the funding mechanism of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) illegal.

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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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