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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.

Fortune

The Hidden Credit Report Crisis That Could Cost You Thousands

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

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

International Business Times 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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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...

Benzinga

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.

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Social Security Tax Cap Is Rising Again — What It Means for High Earners in 2026

American workers pay into Social Security through tax withholdings from their paychecks. As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) explained, the withholdings are listed as FICA (Federal...

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.

Latin Times

Marco Rubio Ditches One of His Four Jobs in the Trump Administration Ahead to his Trip To Mexico

The current Secretary of State handed over the responsibility of USAID to Russel Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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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