How your credit score could jump by as much as 20 points without you having to do anything
The CFPB estimates credit scores could jump by up to 20 points when medical debt disappears from reports. That impact can be ...
Is Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (SIRI) the Highest Dividend Stock to Buy on Cash App?
We recently published a list of 12 Highest Dividend Stocks to Buy on Cash App. In this article, we are going to take a look ...
Whatever happens with TikTok, ‘finfluencers' are here to stay. Here's how to vet money advice on social media
TikTok came back online after Trump paused the ban. While the fate of the app remains to be seen, so-called “finfluencers” ...
Cash App's parent company ordered to pay $175M for weak security procedures, feds say
Cash App's parent company Block has been ordered to pay $175 million to users and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ...
Making a budget can be easy as pie. Slice up your money with the 50/30/20 rule
Making a budget doesn’t have to be a chore. Take the 50/30/20 rule, which provides a simple budgeting framework: Split your after-tax income into three buckets: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% ...
Record-high credit card interest rates and fees are bogging down consumers. Here’s how to avoid them.
Even with higher interest rates and credit card fees, these strategies can help consumers get better rates, avoid being shocked by fees, and help get them out of debt.
How to avoid record-high credit card interest rates, fees
Monthly credit card statements are causing consumers ongoing stress and concern. Here are a few tips on how to avoid ...
Capital One lawsuit reveals how bank customers can get smart and get their money's worth
At a 0.5% APY, which Capital One offers on the original 360 Savings accounts, it produces even less. Some megabanks can offer savings accounts with rates as low as 0.01% or 0.02%, according to ...
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million over errors on credit reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million for credit reporting errors. The CFPB alleged the credit ...
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What Is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, is a government agency that oversees the consumer finance industry, ...
US consumer bureau fines Equifax $15 million over handling of consumer disputes
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Friday it had fined credit reporting bureau Equifax $15 million ...