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Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Leapt 22% in 2022, Study ShowsThe 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.
By Joey Solitro
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Leasing Firm 'Tricked' Shoppers, Ordered to Pay into Victims Relief FundShoppers at stores including Sears and Kmart were ‘kept in the dark’ about contract terms, CFPB says.
By Joey Solitro
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Medical Credit Card Marketers Are Trying More Ways to Reach YouMedical credit card promotions can now be found at physician offices, diagnostic centers and hospital websites, group says.
By Joey Solitro
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Loan Lender Sued for 'Trapping' BorrowersHeights Finance was charged over a loan-churning scheme that aggressively pushed borrowers to refinance.
By Joey Solitro
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Courts to Rule on Agency Powers: The Kiplinger LetterThe 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 CFPBCFPB says medical credit cards are driving up the cost of care with more than $1 billion accrued in deferred interest.
By Tom Higgins
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Your Credit Card Late Fees Could be Slashed, Thanks to CFPB ProposalsFederal bureau CFPB moves to rein in credit card late fees, which could save customers as much as $9 billion a year.
By Erin Bendig
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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.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Are Debt Collectors Overcharging You? How to Protect Yourselfdebt management "Convenience fees” on debt repayments are likely illegal.
By Elaine Silvestrini
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