Consumer Protection
Americans lose hundreds yearly on subscriptions; now, a bipartisan bill targets ‘dark patterns’
Left for dead, Unsubscribe Act returns in new bipartisan bill
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
Consumer watchdog CFPB faces its biggest test yet after 15 turbulent years
State attorneys general are coming to the aid of the bedraggled agency
Consumer Protection
Prisoners being ripped off by Aramark, class action lawsuit charges
There's little public sympathy for prison inmates but everyone has to eat
Consumer Protection
This is not satire: CFPB promises to be nicer to banks
Banks will get advance notice of examiner visits to help them help you (or something)
Consumer Protection
'Earned Wage Advance' - a payday loan by any other name
Costs multiply when consumers try to borrow their way out of a hole
Consumer Protection
Surprise! You were a winner ... but not anymore
You're a winner? Don't wait. Take the money and run!
Consumer Protection
Maybe the CPSC should delete 'safety' from its title?
Under Trump, the agency is not only not passing new safety measures, it's deleting old ones
Consumer Protection
Buy Now, Pain Later
Yes, BNPL is popular but oh, the morning after ...
Consumer Protection
Trump's big bill does a big number on the nations top consumer protection bureau
The CFPB's budget is cut nearly in half, leaving the agency's future in doubt
Consumer Protection
Attorneys general used to be on the front lines of consumer protection. Where did they go?
They're not around when you need them anymore
Consumer Protection
Need money fast? Whatever you do, don’t get a payday loan
The Trump Administration has turned lenders loose on cash-strapped consumers