The White House says three major housing platforms have agreed to provide more transparency to prospective renters. Zillow, Apartments.com, and AffordableHousing.com will begin giving consumers the total of...
The President Joe Biden administration has proposed restrictions on “junk insurance” plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act. These short-term plans have taken advantage...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) undertook enforcement actions around automobile purchasing and financing, payday lending, and credit repair and debt relief in 2022. The agency highlighted...
Many states can use existing laws to fight “junk fees,” according to a federal regulator. Addressing a Pennsylvania house committee, Brian Shearer, senior advisor to...
America’s consumer protection watchdog says an examination has uncovered illegal fees in several industries. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday (March 8) that...
The President Joe Biden administration is taking its campaign against junk fees to the state level. The White House is scheduled to hold a conference...
America’s colleges have more work to do when it comes to protecting students from so-called “junk fees,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Thursday...
As a way to tackle inflation and give households financial breathing room, the President Joe Biden administration is taking action against junk fees — hidden...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is extending its deadline to submit comments on its public consultation on “junk fees” until April 11. The CFPB...