Congressional Republicans Sell Data Privacy to the Highest Bidders
“Congress should know by now that when you come for the Internet, the Internet comes for you,†said Evan Greer, campaign director of Fight for...
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CFPB Launches Initiative to Provide Financial Education to Low-Income Consumers
Consumers with low-to-moderate income face unique stressors....
Don’t Allow ‘Free’ Online Offers to Make You ‘Go Broke’
There is no such thing as something for nothing, no matter what marketers say....
Know the Signs of Telemarketing Fraud
Telemarketing scams are everywhere...watch out!...
Stop Thieves From Digging Up The Identities of the Dead
Last year the identities of almost 2.5 million deceased American were used to fraudulently open credit card accounts, get cell phones, apply for loans--even to...
Obama Defies Congress With Appointment of Consumer Protection Chief
In a bold move destined to further strain his relationship with congressional Republicans, President Obama on Wednesday announced he would install Richard Cordray as director...
Will the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Do Any Good?
On July 21, consumers will officially have a new watchdog in the form of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau....
Keep Track of Recalls
Hearing about a product recall on television weeks after the product has been declared unsafe is a health risk not only to you, but also...
The White House Wants Your Questions on Wall St. Reform
Whitehouse.gov is hosting a live online event on Wednesday, July 28, at 2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT on the importance of Wall Street Reform to...
What Does Financial Reform Have To Do With Me?
After more than 8 million jobs were lost and hundreds of banks closed, financial reforms have finally been put in place. But what’s in the...