New Data Furnisher Reporting Requirements Effective Soon
Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax issued a memo in March to all data furnishers providing notification of upcoming changes and new initiatives to […]
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Student Loan Firm Accused of Borrower Abuse
A group of more than two dozen state attorneys general has accused Navient Corp. (formerly known as Sallie Mae), America’s
John Oliver Gives Away $14M on Last Week Tonight
On last night’s episode of Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver gave away $14 million as part of an effort to increase
How the Telemarketing Sales Rule Protects Consumers
Let’s face it, telemarketing calls can be annoying. One way the Federal Trade Commission protects your rights is by putting
New Rules Could Overhaul the Payday Lending Industry
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a set of new rules aimed at protecting consumers from the cycle of
ProPublica Reports Unsettling Findings about Debt Collection Lawsuits
Millions of Americans struggle with old debts they can’t pay back, and live with the uncertainty of knowing that at
SCOTUS Throws Out Ninth Circuit Decision in Spokeo v. Robins
The Supreme Court recently threw out the decision made by the Ninth Circuit Court in the case of Spokeo Inc. v.
Supreme Court Backs Privacy Rights of Consumers
According to a recent United States Supreme Court decision, consumers can file lawsuits for statutory damages if a corporation commits
Justices Wrestle with Debt Collection Tactics
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case involving an Ohio law that allows the state attorney general
The CFPB Orders A Law Firm and A Debt Buyer To Discontinue Illegal Processes
According to an article published by Time, the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered two different firms to discontinue an illegal