Posts Tagged - 'cfpb'

Is CFPB Facing Massive Changes?

June 25, 2013, by Jon Dell

CFPB is facing heat again for simply doing its job. Republicans continue to undermine the agency and Director Cordray’s efforts.

Payday Loans and Continuing Controversy

June 18, 2013, by Antonio Bard

Will payday loan companies always be seen as the black sheep in the financial family of products? It could be sooner rather than later as banks continue to toe their way in.

Foreclosures and Credit Reports

April 24, 2013, by Beth May

4 million Americans faced foreclosures that never should have happened and now, they’re realizing just how hard it is to remove them from their credit reports.

CFPB: Seniors Vulnerable in Financial Matters

April 22, 2013, by Antonio Bard

According to CFPB, fraudsters are targeting seniors more often as they commit credit card fraud and other financial scams, according to its new report. Senior Designations for Financial Advisors: Reducing Consumer Confusion and Risks.

A Shift in GE Capital?

April 3, 2013, by Antonio Bard

GE Capital, or GE Money as it’s often known, is going through changes – and its credit cards and other financial products will benefit consumers.

Is it Time for CFPB to Show Freddie Mac How it’s Done?

March 25, 2013, by Jon Dell

Is it time for Freddie Mac to step aside and let the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take over for homeowners?

New Stats on How College Students See Credit

February 6, 2013, by Jon Dell

76% of college students have no idea what happens if they make a late payment on their credit cards. This, along with new revelations, paints dire picture.

New Stats on Debt Collections

February 4, 2013, by Antonio Bard

FTC has new numbers on debt collectors and collection practices. Credit card collections account for 70% of all accounts sold to third parties.