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$49 billion of medical debt may stay on consumer’s credit reports after all
A ruling by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would have eliminated the debts, but the Trump administration paused it ...
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DOGE Slaps $1 Spending Limit On Government-Issued Credit Cards: Report
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has imposed a new spending limit on most government-issued credit cards at ...
What’s at stake if Consumer Financial Protection Bureau goes dark
Stalled lawsuits. Halted supervision and oversight. Suspended workforce. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the ...
No more consumer protection? What the CFPB shutdown means for you.
In the waning months of the Biden administration, the CFPB released a flurry of consumer protection rules. Where do they ...
How to Freeze Your Credit
A credit freeze involves putting a block on your credit reports, whereas a fraud alert is more like flagging your file. “A ...
Company Credit Report: How to obtain and analyze your business’s credit score
A Company Credit Report (CCR) details a company's creditworthiness through credit rank, payment history, and outstanding ...
How the CFPB's Medical Debt Rule Could Backfire
President Donald Trump appointed Russell Vought to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Shortly after, Vought ...
DOGE finds nearly $40 billion in spending linked to government-issued credit cards
The US government currently has ~4.6M active credit cards/accounts, which processed ~90M unique transactions for  ~$40B of spend in FY24,” read an X post from the cost-cutting initiative’s ...
Beware of new QR code scam involving unsolicited packages
The Federal Trade Commission and Better Business Bureau warn of a new scam involving unsolicited packages containing QR codes ...
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Got Fair or Average Credit? Here's How a Credit Card Can Help Raise Your Score Even Higher
Look for cards with low fees and transparent terms, and don't forget to continue practicing good credit habits.