Consumer Protection
Trump taps former CFPB deputy Brian Johnson to lead the weakened consumer bureau
Timing points to deeper succession play as Trump tries again to fill the post
Consumer Protection
It's a little hard to define but for our purposes, this section is all about consumer protection -- regulatory actions, laws, class actions and anything that helps take the edge off.
Consumer Protection
California launches affordability task force to target unlawful price hikes and consumer abuses
The team will focus on alleged misconduct by corporations, landlords, scammers, and others contributing to rising prices and financial hardship
Consumer Protection
Consumer watchdog turns on its former master, snarls at 'woke' rules, protections
CFPB’s mission shifts as Trump allies reshape consumer watchdog
Money
Vermont moves to protect survivors from coerced debt
Vermont becomes the ninth state to enact specific protections against coerced debt, a growing form of economic abuse
Consumer Protection
Consumer sentiment at a low ebb; nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially
The New York Fed’s monthly household survey shows the most pessimism since 2022 — and it lines up with the CPI print due Wednesday
Consumer Protection
New York watchdog targets junk fees, subscription traps
The city is moving toward a first-in-the-nation “click-to-cancel” rule that would require subscriptions to be as easy to cancel as they are to sign up for.
Money
Consumer rage Is boiling over as Americans battle high prices, hidden fees and vanishing customer service
Emails from "Do not reply" don't do much to mollify consumers with a problem
Consumer Protection
France fines Shein over consumer-rule breaches
It's the latest French crackdown on Shein and other platforms
Money
Tariffs still costing consumers — by the category
Dishes and men's shirts up, farm equipment down
Travel
Scammers hijack real hotel bookings in global travel fraud scheme, researchers warn
Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservation details to send highly convincing phishing messages that appear to come from real hotels and booking sites
Consumer Protection
The Trump Era has successfully protected consumers from consumer protectors
The CFPB and other pro-consumer agencies have been defanged and it's open season on the rest of us
Consumer Protection
Security deposit ‘alternatives’ may leave renters paying more — with fewer protections
A new report warns that security deposit “alternative” products can cost tenants more than traditional deposits while stripping away key legal protections