Trump administration still plans to eliminate consumer finance bureau, witness says
President Donald Trump's administration still plans to fire all workers at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ...
DOGE’s efforts to dismantle consumer finance agency have slowed, official testifies
A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified in court Monday that efforts by DOGE to quickly and ...
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After the 2008 bank-fueled economic crash, consumers helped establish an independent financial watchdog to protect their ...
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Crippling the CFPB Could Hurt Consumers and Loosen Regulations for Financial Giants
Alternative options if you're the victim of unfair and abusive practices as the consumer watchdog 'winds down.' ...
The Trump Administration disbanded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Here’s how it could impact rural communities.
Fighting junk fees, tackling medical debt and aiding banking deserts are just some of the protections the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provided for rural communities. In February, the ...
Banks Want US Consumer Regulator Back to Undo Rules They Loathe
Financial companies were rarely shy about their issues with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But a largely shuttered ...
Federal official recounts chaos inside consumer agency after Trump fired its director
A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit aimed at stopping the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial ...
Asian shares advance, despite Wall Street's tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending
Asian markets have shrugged off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China advancing after banks and other ...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s financial firm oversight still blocked, email says
In an email, a top official in the CFPB's division of supervision said senior officials had confirmed that supervisory work ...
Buying a Home? Without the Consumer Bureau, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, ...
Consumer Confidence Falls Again; Concerns Mount Over Trump's Trade Policy
Consumer confidence in the U.S. sank further this month, reflecting increasing unease over President Trump's tariff policy and its potential to drive inflation higher. The University of Michigan's ...
7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections
Americans are feeling increasingly unsure about their money — and it’s not clear how far Trump administration regulators will ...