Errors on credit reports. Unexpected bank and other “junk” fees. New financial products that conceal their true costs and terms. For help with those problems, millions of consumers in the U.S. have ...

TransUnion and Experian, two of the three major credit bureaus, have started dismissing a larger share of consumer complaints without help since the Trump administration began dismantling the CFPB.

Research shows that more than half of consumers would consider switching financial institutions for more personalized ...

Demonstrators protest against President Donald Trump and DOGE's plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in front of the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 10, 2025.

In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the September 2025 webinar. Bite 16: CFPB Publishes "Making Ends Meet" Survey Data On August 20, 2025, the CFPB published ...

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Russell Vought’s dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is putting the public at risk in areas ranging from auto loans and digital payments to credit cards and credit reports. Two ...

Credit One Bank reports that U.S. consumers feel pressured by rising grocery costs, increasing debt, and uncertainty heading into 2026.

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Total share of financially unhealthy consumers in the U.S. hit 72%, a 12-month high Consumers say entertainment subscriptions or memberships, internet or mobile phone bills and credit card payments ...

Here’s what the agency has been doing for U.S. consumers since it was created in 2011—and what could change if the current administration continues to scale back its budget, staff, and mission By ...