Money
Credit report errors rise as federal watchdog pulls back
Oversight of the credit reporting industry has fallen off drastically under Trump
Money
Cash, credit or in-between, you need currency of some kind to make things happen.
Money
New York City Tightens the Screws on Debt Collectors With Sweeping ‘SHIELD’ Rule
It's part of NYC's effort to make the city more affordable for residents
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Low-paid workers at top U.S. firms rely on public assistance to meet basic needs, report finds
Walmart, Starbucks, Lowe's, Home Depot, Amazon salaries don't meet basic needs, study shows
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Trump touts retirement plan for low-income workers
The obvious weakness is that most low-income workers don't make enough money to contribute to a savings plaln
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High-cost lender Enova wants to be a national bank with 100%-300% loans
Consumer advocates urge regulators to block the bid
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State of the Union: Drowning in debt
The affordability debate needs to include solutions for rising household debt
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Solar power doesn't have to be expensive and complicated
"Plug-in" systems are bringing backup and off-grid power to states that allow it
Money
Debt distress spreading to wealthier Americans
More affluent consumers are falling behind on debt payments
Money
Consumers skinned by predatory loans and drowning in harsh debt collection practices
The "affordability crisis" is really a predatory interest rate crisis
Money
There's nothing cryptic about crypto scams
Theft is theft and there's really nothing that's hard to understand about crypto theft
Consumer Protection
Homeowners ripped off by illegal reverse mortgage charges, class action charges
Older homeowners often rely on reverse mortgages to stay in their homes
Consumer Protection
Payday loans and ICE: Minnesota has tamed both
Citizen activists resist ICE, Minnesota interest caps put an end to legal payday loans