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New monthly reports distill consumer beefs about banks
by
Annie Baxter
Jul 17, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau document summarizes trends in complaints.
Why borrowers turn to pricey payday loans
Mar 26, 2015
People need payday lenders because there is no alternative.
Consumer bureau may go after payday loans
Jan 7, 2015
Reform could be coming to payday loan industry in the form of federal regulations.
Why buying Bitcoin is like stepping into the Wild West
by
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 12, 2014
If you're going to invest in virtual currency, you'd better cowboy up.
The Wonder Woman of our wallets
Dec 18, 2013
A new bill from Sen. Elizabeth Warren to regulate credit histories and employment applications.
Keeping an eye on student loans from non-banks
by
Krissy Clark
Dec 3, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to expand its supervision of student loans to those servicers that operate outside of the banking system.
Supreme Court could cause trouble for consumer watchdog
Jun 20, 2013
The Supreme Court is expected to take a case on whether several recess appointments were constitutional -- and that has implications for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
For public good, not for profit.
This week in personal finance
May 3, 2013
We analyze the latest jobs report and get an update on how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is helping stay-at-home parents earn lines of credit.
Is fight over CFPB undermining its authority?
Apr 24, 2013
Observers worry the lack of a full-fledged director undercuts agency's ability to protect consumers.
Consumer watchdog bares it all; Banks complain
Mar 29, 2013
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dumped over 100,000 complaints, in 11 computer languages, for “civic hacking.” Banks complain that it’s not filtered for accurate complaints.