Am I responsible for my spouse’s credit card debt when they die?
In most cases, you may not be responsible for your deceased spouse’s credit card debt, but there are some exceptions to look ...
Trump CFPB cuts raise concern about financial crises, conflict of interest
The Trump administration is well on its way to abolishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau while state officials and ...
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DFPI Finalizes Debt Collection Licensing Regulations, Effective July 1
On March 4, the California DFPI finalized regulations under the Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA). The final regulations, which take effect July ...
FAIR Business Practices Act introduced: How it could help NY consumers, small businesses
New York state officials are pushing for additional state-level protections for consumers and small businesses as federal ...
We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts
President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million ...
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CFPB Moves Forward with Military Lending Act Enforcement Against Installment Lender
On March 10, 2025, the CFPB informed the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas that it will proceed with ...
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2024 Year in Review: Debt Collection and Debt Settlement
Although Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) priorities and mandates are undergoing shifts with the new Trump administration, the CFPB ...
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New York to toughen up laws to make up for weakened CFPB
AG Letitia James proposes new consumer protection legislation.
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Legislation to overturn medical debt rule draws blowback
Legislation to Overturn Medical Debt Rule: U.S. Senator Mike Rounds and Representative Ralph Norman introduced resolutions to ...
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4 Factors That Could Affect Your Debt — and What You Can Do
Tariffs, interest rates and policy changes could affect your debt load. Here's what experts say to watch for, and how to ...
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
"It's sending a strong message that the CFPB is not here for consumers anymore; that under the Trump administration, the CFPB is here to give out pardons for violating the law," Erin Witte, director ...
What Debt Protections Could Consumers Lose Without the CFPB?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was launched in 2011 in response to the 2008 banking crisis, which destabilized millions of Americans. This new U.S. government agency' ...