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WASHINGTON, D.C. — New research in a staff report from the Federal Trade Commission shows a number of key differences in the way that fraud and other consumer problems affect …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is sending 8,843 checks totaling more than $2 million to consumers who were harmed by a company that charged them money for “funding” …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released its fifth biennial report to Congress on the consumer credit card market, finding that the market’s growth over the last …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week published an issue brief showing that consumer applications for auto loans, new mortgages and revolving credit cards had mostly …
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WILMINGTON, DE — Despite the availability of technology-driven forms of payment such as credit cards, debit cards, and mobile wallets, cash remains a mainstay for both consumers making payments (40% …
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RIDLEY PARK, PA — Not everyone has the cash or enough savings laying around to purchase a car or buy a home outright. It’s more than likely that you will end …
Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this week filed a proposed order in federal district court against Burlington Financial Group and its owners and executives, Richard Burnham, …
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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private multifamily owner, announced this week a partnership with Kairos to launch Bilt Rewards, the first and only rewards program …
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PIPERSVILLE, PA — The Plumstead Township Police are turning to the public for help in identifying a couple accused of stealing a credit card.
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Working toward financial stability can be a daunting task, but developing healthy spending habits and practicing smart saving can make it easier to plan for the future and take control …
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