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- Feb 27, 2023 Consumers stand up for CFPB as agency prepares to defend itself before Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has accepted a case for next fall, Consumer Financial Services Association of America (CFSA)  - Apr 25, 2022 Emergency assistance for tenants and homeowners
Emergency housing funds have rescued millions from losing their homes during the pandemic. Consumer Action digs into what kind of - Mar 09, 2022 New Consumer Action video offers tips for avoiding fraud during National Consumer Protection Week and year-round
Do you think consumers who lose money to a scammer can never get it back? Have you ever wondered why - Jan 31, 2022 Big banks announce significant changes to overdraft services
A growing list of banks are reducing and ending overdraft fees. During the height of the pandemic in 2020, consumers were - Jan 28, 2022 Private student loan borrowers may have a chance to discharge their loans in bankruptcy
According to a new report, 2.6 million borrowers could have their private student loan debt discharged in federal court. A new - Dec 02, 2021 Changes are coming to the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Affordable Connectivity Program to replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program in 2022 Congress recently created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a - Nov 30, 2021 Lo que debe saber acerca de la nueva regla del CFPB sobre el cobro de deudas
Los cobradores de deuda ahora pueden comunicarse con usted por texto y redes sociales. Read in English | Leer en ingl - Nov 18, 2021 Here's what you should know about the CFPB's new debt collection rule
Debt collectors can soon contact you by text and through social media. Leer en español | Read in Spanish - Oct 28, 2021 Changes announced to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Thousands of previously ineligible borrowers may see their debt forgiven under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program overhaul. The Department - Aug 25, 2021 Using QR codes could put your data and your privacy at risk
Since the pandemic, many restaurants and large retailers are using QR codes (mobile links) to connect customers to &ldquo - Aug 11, 2021 How and where to apply for emergency rental dollars
Leer en español | Read in Spanish With a new eviction moratorium in place - Aug 11, 2021 Cómo y dónde solicitar ayuda de emergencia para pagar el alquiler
Read in English | Leer en inglés La nueva moratoria contra desalojos que protege a la - Jul 14, 2021 Lo que debe saber sobre el pago mensual del crédito tributario por hijos
Read in English | Leer en inglés A partir del 15 de julio serán enviados - Jul 01, 2021 Sin sorpresas: Gran alivio para pacientes y consumidores se espera de ley contra facturas médicas inesperadas (No Surprises Act)
La ley federal contra facturas médicas inesperadas o "facturas sorpresa" (No Surprises Act) protege a pacientes - Jun 23, 2021 The No Surprises Act likely a big win for patients and consumers
The No Surprises Act protects patients against surprise medical bills arising out of certain out-of-network emergency care and provides payment