CFPB Issues Safety Regulations for Prepaid Debit Cards

What rights to do you have if you lose a prepaid debit card? Can you get a refund? Can you keep someone else from using it? New CFPB regulations provide increased transparency and protection.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears City’s Case Against Predatory Lending.

 
When banks lenders charge more to people of color, who is hurt? The individual, obviously, but what about the city? The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the question and will soon decide whether a city has the authority to sue for predatory lending under the Fair Housing Act.

Samsung Recall Headaches Go Beyond Smartphones to Washers

Just weeks after electronics manufacturer Samsung was forced to abandon its Galaxy Note 7 smart phone, the company is announcing another recall. This time, the company is recalling 2.8 million washing machines because of a risk of injury.

Is Your Used Car One of the “Most Dangerous Cars in America”?

Choosing the right used car can be a guessing game. Improper maintenance, hard use, and multiple owners can turn even the best model car into a lemon that could leave you stranded, or worse. But some makes and models are worse than others. Find out whether your used car is one of the “most dangerous cars in America.”

CFPB Gets Hit with Limits on Timing, Remedies

When consumers find themselves at odds with big companies or financial companies, they turn to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) for help. A recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision will hamper efforts to fight for consumers’ rights.