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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is moving forward with a proposed regulation designed to eliminate medical bills from a significant portion of credit reports. This significant …
CFPB Advances Proposal to Exclude Medical Debts from Credit Reports: A Catalyst for Higher Credit Scores and Loan Approvals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark settlement, Equifax, one of the nation’s largest consumer credit reporting agencies, has agreed to pay a significant penalty for an error that resulted in …
Equifax Settles with Pennsylvania Over Reporting Error, Agrees to Largest Penalty in Recent History Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently revealed data indicating that large banks offer less favorable credit card terms and higher interest rates than their smaller counterparts, …
Large Banks Charging Higher Credit Card Rates than Small Counterparts, Says CFPB Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Americans, many of us have experienced the nerve-racking process of applying for a new job or hunting for a new apartment. What you may not realize …
Ensuring Fairness and Transparency: CFPB Tackles Inaccurate Background Checks and Credit File Sharing Practices Read More
If you have a loved one showing signs of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’ll obviously experience some strong emotions — and you’ll likely ask yourself this question: What …
Help Protect Finances of Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s Read More
It comes as no surprise that consumers in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware regions are worried about their financial security. After all, rising expenses, shaky income prospects, and a seemingly …
Insights Revealed: Residents of Greater Philadelphia & Delaware Region Struggle to Ride Out Economic Challenges Read More
If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ll want to read this. A recent study by Consumer Reports shows that many Americans are overpaying for their car loans …
Americans Are Overpaying for Their Car Loans: Here’s How to Avoid It Read More