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Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Leapt 22% in 2022, Study Shows
The mortgage market was profoundly affected by high interest rates last year, a trend that is likely to continue given this year's rate increases, CFPB director says.
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Leasing Firm 'Tricked' Shoppers, Ordered to Pay into Victims Relief Fund
Shoppers at stores including Sears and Kmart were ‘kept in the dark’ about contract terms, CFPB says.
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach You
Medical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
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Loan Lender Sued for 'Trapping' Borrowers
Heights Finance was charged over a loan-churning scheme that aggressively pushed borrowers to refinance.
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Courts to Rule on Agency Powers: The Kiplinger Letter
The Kiplinger Letter The scope of agency power is under the spotlight in cases in the Supreme and Federal Courts: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
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Medical Credit Cards Drive Up Cost of Care, Says CFPB
CFPB says medical credit cards are driving up the cost of care with more than $1 billion accrued in deferred interest.
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Your Credit Card Late Fees Could be Slashed, Thanks to CFPB Proposals
Federal bureau CFPB moves to rein in credit card late fees, which could save customers as much as $9 billion a year.
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Is Student Loan Debt Hurting Your Retirement Plans?
Paying for College Millions of borrowers 50 and older are struggling to repay loans for themselves and their children, some delaying retirement. There’s a trick, though, to help with repayment.
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Are Debt Collectors Overcharging You? How to Protect Yourself
debt management "Convenience fees” on debt repayments are likely illegal.
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