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Court lifts block on Trump’s mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Judge previously blocked president from laying off 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The Guardian - US

Why Some Credit Reports Are Withholding Important Data

Credit reports steer big financial decisions. Lenders, landlords, and employers use them. When a report omits important details, you can lose out or pay more. Knowing why data is missing helps you fix it fast.

The Free Financial Advisor

8 “Debt Relief” Services That Have Been Fined for Fraud

Consumers grappling with debt often turn to so-called “debt relief” services, hoping for a way out. Unfortunately, some providers have been exposed for deceptive practices—and even fined by regulators. These stories serve as cautionary tales about aggressive promises, hidden fees, and misleading claims.

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JPMorgan Chase’s new fees for data could ‘cripple’ crypto and fintech startups, executives warn

Kraken Co-CEO Sethi calls JPMorgan fees a toll that limits what can be built.

Fortune

The Latest: Trump administration orders 2,000 National Guard troops to leave LA, some will remain

President Donald Trump’s administration says it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles to support immigration enforcement activities

The Independent UK

Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized ruled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports

The Independent UK

Your medical bills will remain on your credit report after all

The ruling is likely going to make it harder for many people to get a mortgage or other loan.

Fortune

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Capital One, Walmart: A look at some of the consumer cases dropped by the CFPB under Trump

In the nearly six months since the Trump administration has had control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the bureau’s leadership has focused almost exclusively on rolling back any punishments, fines and penalties doled out against companies during the Biden administration

The Independent UK

Employees at the nation's consumer financial watchdog say it's become toothless under Trump

Once a powerful watchdog for financial wrongdoing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has seen its enforcement efforts grind to a halt under the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Who Is The Federal Judge Who Revised The Medical Debt Mandate Of Joe Biden? Was It Legal And Here's What Could Happen Now

A federal judge's ruling has reversed a policy aimed at removing medical debt from credit reports, affecting millions' financial futures.

International Business Times UK

Texas Judge Blocks Biden-Era Rule Meant To Erase $49 Billion In Medical Debt From Credit Reports

A federal judge on Friday vacated a Biden-era rule that would have stripped medical debt from consumer credit reports, siding with credit-industry and Trump-administration arguments that regulators overreached.

Benzinga

How Some Banks Are Still Charging Illegal Overdraft Fees

Overdraft fees have long been a sore spot for banking customers, especially those living paycheck to paycheck. While federal regulations have cracked down on unfair...

Saving Advice

Justice Kagan Rejects "Combination Theory" Claims For Separation of Powers Cases

"A meritless public non-delegation challenge plus a meritless private nondelegation challenge cannot equal a meritorious 'combination' claim."

Reason

Retired and Still Paying: Why Thousands of Pensioners Are Losing Social Security to Student Loans

Student loan debt is reducing Social Security payments for thousands of US retirees, raising concerns over retirement security and debt policy.

International Business Times UK

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Benzinga

Trump's Move To Gut Financial Protection Agency Could Cost Consumers $15 Billion A Year, Say Advocacy Groups

President Donald Trump's bid to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has shifted at least $18 billion in costs onto consumers through higher bank fees and canceled restitution, two advocacy groups said Tuesday.

The Independent UK

DOGE cuts to the IRS will cost $500 billion in lost revenue, watchdog finds

DOGE ‘destroyed, diminished or jeopardized’ billions of dollars in returns on government investments, CREW discovered

Salon

Over 100 Musk followers still at DOGE

At least 38 DOGE members work, or have worked, for one of Elon Musk’s companies

The Independent UK

Trump’s policies could have a major impact on your credit score. Here’s how

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” would likely add trillions to the country’s deficit and drive up interest rates.

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The Guardian - US

‘How did I get approved for $30,000?’: is buy now, pay later headed for a fall?

Advocates worry debt burden is worse with installment payments as credit card debt balloons to over $1tn in US

Roll Call

Senate Banking would zero out CFPB funding in reconciliation - Roll Call

Other reconciliation provisions for Banking panel would pare spending at the Fed, Treasury, HUD and at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Motor1

‘This Should Be Illegal’: Customer Gets Approved for 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Then An Expert Exposes the Reality of Financing

Some people buy a house. Others, apparently, buy a Jeep Wrangler with a seven-year loan and enough interest to make an accountant run screaming for the hills.A TikTok clip from the descriptively named creator I'm Just A Finance Guy (@imtheautofinanceguy) shows how outrageous financing deals can get these days, especially…

The Guardian - US

Doge employees hold stock in firms set to benefit from cuts, Democrats allege

Elizabeth Warren and others urge investigation over ‘clear conflict of interest and potential criminal violation’

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5 Ways To Report A Bad Business Outside Of The BBB

For years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been the go-to for consumers looking to hold companies accountable. But in today’s digital age, relying solely...

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump's Plan to Dismantle CFPB Could Lead to More Ripped-Off American Products

CFPB workers claim that if Donald Trump completely dismantles the consumer watchdog, then ripped-off American products will become more rampant.

Kiplinger

Capital One $425M Class Action Settlement: Do You Qualify?

Capital One agreed to a $425 million settlement over its 360 Savings account interest rates. Here’s what you need to know.

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