The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.

For the “failure to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes,” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) last ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finished last week with notable actions against a captive finance company and a ...

Your loan servicer might also call you, and the phone number may look legitimate. But if a caller asks you to take action for ...

Lenders soon won't be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Equifax $15 million for credit reporting errors. The CFPB alleged the credit ...

The CFPB cited Equifax’s failure to investigate disputes and resolve errors as part of its crackdown on credit reporting.

Without admitting or denying the findings, Equifax has agreed to pay a $15 million civil monetary penalty that will be deposited into the CFPB's victims relief fund. A representative for Equifax ...

While advocates argue the change will provide great financial relief to millions struggling with high health care costs, critics contend it could harm financial systems and incentivize delinquency.

The New York Attorney General announced a settlement with Equifax over inaccuracies in credit scores for New Yorkers. This issue affected about 77,000 residents due to a coding mistake, according to ...

Now appearing on 15 million Americans credit report is $49 billion in medical debt. But that’s set to change. Soon, medical debt will no longer appear on a credit report. That’s thanks to a new ...