Posts Tagged - 'consumer protection'

Are You Making These Credit Card Mistakes?

August 21, 2013, by Jon Dell

Are you paying more in interest than you have to? Maybe you’re unsure of what your options are in terms of your credit card rights? Here’s all you need to know.

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.

2012: The Year of Credit Changes, Scandals Part 4

December 20, 2012, by Jon Dell

2012 will go down in history as a very eventful 12 months for the financial and credit sectors. Here are big stories from fourth quarter.

90% Credit Card Lawsuits Flawed

August 21, 2012, by Beth May

The credit card industry is facing a potential scandal similar to the foreclosure robosigning catastrophe.

What’s Going on in the Prepaid Debit Card Market?

May 29, 2012, by Jon Dell

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is asking for public comments on the prepaid debit card market. With millions of Americans turning to these financial products, there’s much for CFPB to do.

New Netspend BET Prepaid Card Offer

April 11, 2012, by Jon Dell

NetSpend and BET, the media and entertainment company, are preparing to release their co-branded prepaid credit card. It will target the nation’s African Americans.

CFPB: New Consumer Ally

August 18, 2011, by Jon Dell

The CFPB has burst onto the financial scene with a focus on protecting consumers from overwhelming new credit card laws from 2009 Credit Card Act and Dodd-Frank Act, as well as unfair lending practices.

Credit Card Companies and Consumer Protection

June 30, 2011, by Evita Page

How committed is your credit card company? A new report released this week might serve as an eye-opener for Identity Theft Protection services.